tumble dryer

British

noun

Also called: tumbler dryer. tumbler. a machine that dries wet laundry by rotating it in warmed air inside a metal drum

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Chagger was able to deal with the fire safely and says he recommends putting a smoke alarm in the same room as a tumble dryer.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, Darren O'Donovan, chairman of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority and a councillor for Dewsbury West, said it was thought the blaze could have been started by a tumble dryer.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

She also said she "wouldn't ever have a tumble dryer again" after her experience.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024

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

It was like traveling in a tumble dryer and microwave oven combined.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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