sun-dried
Americanadjective
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dried in the sun, as bricks or raisins.
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dried up or withered by the sun.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of sun-dried
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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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
Then I saw a jar of sun-dried tomatoes I’d never noticed before, packed with dark, jewel-like fruit.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
On the other goes a coarse, olive-bar-inspired romesco made with jarred roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, salted roasted almonds and smoked paprika.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The sun-dried spice from Southern Turkey has hints of chocolate, smokiness and medium heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The sweet fragrance of ripe peaches and sun-dried hay settled over us.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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