Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hairdryer
noun
/ˈhɛrˌdraɪər/
Definition
A device used to blow air over damp hair to accelerate the evaporation of water, allowing for quicker drying.
Examples
- After a shower, she quickly reached for her hairdryer to style her hair.
- The hairdryer was set to a low heat to prevent damage to the hair.
- He used the hairdryer to dry his hair before heading out to work.
Meaning
An electrical appliance designed to dry hair by blowing warm or cool air over it.
Synonyms
- Blow dryer
- Hair blower
- Heat dryer
