tumble dryer
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Watching the game for Sky Sports, former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp could only sympathise: "When you get in that position it's like your head is in a tumble dryer."
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2025
On Wednesday morning the mother of two left the house having turned off the tumble dryer and opened the door to let it cool.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2024
The fire service told her this was the third fire in the area two weeks caused by a tumble dryer.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2024
He added that as there were three different types of tumble dryer, it was essential to follow the maintenance regime as often machines had two lint filters that need cleaning out.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2024
I’m just sitting here, waiting to take the sheets out of the tumble dryer.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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