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blow-dryer

American

[bloh-drahy-er] / ˈbloʊˌdraɪ ər /

noun

a small, usually handheld electrical appliance that dries hair by emitting a stream of warm air.

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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“It feels like a blow-dryer in my face,” said Ross Nikides, 31, who had stopped in Death Valley as part of a three-week road trip to see several National Parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2023

“Chocolate High” can be heard when the hum of the blow-dryer in Christian’s hand goes silent.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022

Use styling tools and your blow-dryer on low heat.

From New York Times • May 15, 2019

A blow-dryer can be used to get the dust off.

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2018

On one of the salon tables there was a blow-dryer.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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