tumble-dryer
Definition
Noun: A household appliance that dries washed laundry by tumbling it inside a rotating drum while blowing heated air through it.
Usage
The term "tumble-dryer" refers specifically to the appliance itself. It is commonly used when discussing household chores, laundry routines, or appliance features. * After the washing machine finishes, transfer the clothes to the tumble-dryer. * Our new tumble-dryer has an energy-efficient heat pump. * Check the garment label to see if it is safe for the tumble-dryer.
Advanced Usage
- "to be tumble-dryer safe": A description for fabrics that can withstand the heat and tumbling action of the appliance without damage.
- These towels are marked as tumble-dryer safe.
Variants and Related Words
- Tumble dryer (noun): An alternative, often more common, spelling without the hyphen.
- Dryer (noun): A more general term for any device that removes moisture, which can include a tumble-dryer, hair dryer, or hand dryer.
- Tumble dry (verb): The action of drying laundry in such a machine.
- You should tumble dry this load on a low heat setting.
Synonyms
- Clothes dryer: A direct synonym, though it is a more general term that can encompass other dryer types (e.g., rack dryers with a fan).
- Drier: An alternate, less common spelling of "dryer."
Related Phrases
- Tumble-dry low/medium/high: Instructions found on clothing care labels specifying the appropriate heat setting for the appliance.
- The sweater's label says "tumble-dry low."
Noun
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a clothes dryer that spins wet clothes inside a cylinder with heated air
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