Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dried
adjective
/draɪd/
Definition
Removed moisture from something, usually food, through various methods such as air drying or dehydration.
Examples
- The dried herbs added a burst of flavor to the dish.
- She prefers to snack on dried fruits rather than fresh ones.
- After the laundry was taken from the line, it felt pleasantly dried by the sun.
Meaning
To dry something means to eliminate its moisture content. When food is dried, it becomes less perishable and often has a concentrated flavor.
Synonyms
- dehydrated
- desiccated
- evaporated
- parched
