hair drier
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Definition
Noun: A hair drier (also spelled hair dryer) is a hand-held electrical device that blows warm or hot air. It is used to dry and style hair after washing.
Usage
The term hair drier is used to refer specifically to the styling appliance. It is a countable noun. * Always unplug the hair drier after use. * She bought a new hair drier with multiple heat settings. * The hotel room had a hair drier in the bathroom.
Examples
- "I need to use the hair drier; my hair is still wet from the shower."
- "This hair drier is very powerful and dries my hair quickly."
- "For best results, use a heat protectant spray before using a hair drier."
Advanced Usage
- Professional hair drier: Refers to a higher-powered, more durable model typically used in salons.
- The stylist used a professional hair drier to create volume.
Variants and Related Words
- Hair dryer: An alternative, very common spelling of the same device.
- Blow-dryer: A common synonym, especially in informal contexts.
- Blower: A more general term for a device that produces a stream of air; in context, it can refer to a hair drier.
- Diffuser (noun): An attachment for a hair drier that spreads the air flow, used to enhance curls or reduce frizz.
- Blow-dry (verb): The act of drying and styling hair with a hair drier.
- She decided to blow-dry her hair straight.
Synonyms
- Blow-dryer
- Blower (in context)
- Hand dryer (this can be ambiguous, as it also refers to public bathroom appliances for drying hands)
Related Phrases
- To dry one's hair: The general action, which can be done with a hair drier or a towel.
- To style one's hair: A broader term that can include using a hair drier.
Noun
- a hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air onto the hair; used for styling hair