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

Example Sentences

The flowers here had fewer petals, and once sun-dried, nothing would remain.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Olives, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomato, artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms — each one adds a tiny jolt of savoriness that keeps the bowl from tipping too sweet or too soft.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

At Indio Central Market, Italian deli All’Antico Vinaio is offering its signature focaccia sandwiches, including the festival-exclusive La Coachella with prosciutto, stracciatella, sun-dried tomato and basil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

It started showing up by A-list name in the fancy foods lists of the 1990s, a contemporary of balsamic vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

She perched on a sun-dried rock and sniffed the air.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare