blow drier
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Definition
Noun: A blow drier (also commonly spelled blow dryer) is a hand-held electrical appliance that blows a stream of heated air. It is primarily used to dry and style hair after washing.
Usage
The term blow drier is used to refer to the specific styling tool. It is a countable noun. * She used a blow drier to dry her long hair quickly. * My old blow drier broke, so I need to buy a new one. * For best results, apply the product before using the blow drier.
Advanced Usage
- Professional vs. Consumer: The term can refer to both home-use appliances and more powerful models used by hairstylists in salons.
- The salon invested in a new line of professional blow driers.
- As part of a routine: Often mentioned in the context of a hair care or styling routine.
- Her morning routine involves using a blow drier and a round brush.
Variants and Related Words
- Blow dryer: The more common spelling variant in American English. The two terms are interchangeable.
- Hair dryer: A direct synonym that is very frequently used.
- Dryer (in context): In the context of hair care, "dryer" is often understood to mean "blow drier."
- I left my dryer at the gym. (Implies a hair dryer)
Synonyms
- Hair dryer: The most common synonym.
- Hand-held dryer: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its form.
Related Phrases
- Blow-dry (verb): The action of drying and styling hair with a blow drier.
- She asked the stylist to blow-dry her hair straight.
- Blow-dry (noun): A hairstyle achieved using a blow drier.
- She got a sleek blow-dry for the event.
Noun
- a hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air onto the hair; used for styling hair