: dry to such a degree that no further moisture is given up on exposure to air
air-dried; air-drying; air-dries
: to dry by exposure to air
: to become dry by exposure to air
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Apply 2-3 pumps from root to tip on damp hair and blow-dry with a round brush; for curl definition, scrunch into damp hair and diffuse or air-dry; for added texture, work through dry ends and twist for piecey separation.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Allure, 14 Apr. 2026
Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Wash, then air-dry to prevent shrinkage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Apply 2-3 pumps from root to tip on damp hair and blow-dry with a round brush; for curl definition, scrunch into damp hair and diffuse or air-dry; for added texture, work through dry ends and twist for piecey separation.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Allure, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Be sure to air-dry the topper before making your bed.
—Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
The piece consists of 38 small sculptures, each on its own shelf, each sculpted out of air-dry clay.
—Robert Boyd, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
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“Air-dry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-dry. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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