blow-dry
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
plural
blow-drysverb
noun
Etymology
Origin of blow-dry
First recorded in 1965–70; back formation from blow-dryer
Example Sentences
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Social media has spurred an increase in retailers dedicated to making Americans look good in photos, from blow-dry hair salons to waxing chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
On her return to the daytime TV show, Garraway joked that she was "looking forward to a blow-dry".
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024
Before dogs enter the ring, groomers blow-dry the bellies of Tibetan spaniels, unfurl curlers from the muzzles of snow-white Malteses and spritz the coiffed, cloudlike bobs of bichon frisés.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023
There’s a spa with a fitness center, blow-dry bar, nail salon and tennis facility.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2022
Even taking the time to blow-dry my hair, I was soon out of things to do in the bathroom.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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