blow-dryer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blow-dryer
1965–70; perhaps blend of dryer and verb phrase blow dry, i.e., blow until dry
Example Sentences
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“Chocolate High” can be heard when the hum of the blow-dryer in Christian’s hand goes silent.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022
A blow-dryer can be used to get the dust off.
From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2018
When a spark is added, those winds turn into “a blow-dryer that blows flames,” Moede said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2015
Watched the shiny red blow-dryer nuzzle my hair.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2013
Mother had dropped the blow-dryer and it had struck the floor, its roar now doubled as it rebounded off the exposed concrete.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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