sun-dried

American  

[suhn-drahyd] / ˈsʌnˌdraɪd /

adjective

1. dried in the sun, as bricks or raisins.

2. dried up or withered by the sun.

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sun-dried British  

adjective

1. dried or preserved by exposure to the sun

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Etymology

Origin of sun-dried

First recorded in 1590–1600

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Example Sentences

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sun-dried

The dogs’ sleeping quarters are modeled after the park’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride, with its fort-like corridors made of sun-dried brick, the walls strewn with overgrown jungle vines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

The sun-dried spice from Southern Turkey has hints of chocolate, smokiness and medium heat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Using sun-dried tomato oil as the base instantly makes the whole thing more interesting.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

My Nonno and Zii always seemed to have shelves lined with preserved vegetables — roasted peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, and, of course, sun-dried tomatoes suspended in oil.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

Later the four of them sat around the blazing fire, feasting on toasted bread and melted cheese, sun-dried fruits, honey and oat cakes, and Solla's best hard brown toffee.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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