Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drip-dry

adjective

/drɪp draɪ/

Definition

A fabric or clothing that can dry by hanging without the need for ironing.

Examples

This shirt is made of drip-dry material, so you can hang it straight from the wash.
After washing, the drip-dry curtains were ready to hang without any wrinkles.

Meaning

Refers to garments or textiles that, when washed, do not require additional drying methods such as a dryer or iron, as they retain their shape and smoothness after air drying.