drying
Americanadjective
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causing dryness.
a drying breeze.
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designed to become or capable of becoming dry and hard on exposure to air.
noun
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the action or process of making or becoming dry
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Also called (not now in technical usage): seasoning. the processing of timber until it has a moisture content suitable for the purposes for which it is to be used
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of drying
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at dry, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Drying episodes are not unusual in Australia, Associate Professor Tibby explains.
From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026
Drying clothes in a dryer can release as much as 3.5 times as many plastic microfibers as washing does.
From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 11, 2024
Drying a single load of laundry could cost more than £1.50, according to the makers of energy tracking app Hugo.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2024
Drying in the Great Salt Lake is also contributing to a larger feedback loop whereby less snowfall creates less snowfall.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2022
Drying her hand inside her coat, Emma was finally able to make a flame.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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