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noun B1 Intermediate

hairdryer

Hairdryer (noun) means a handheld electric device that blows hot air to dry hair. Example: “She packed a travel-sized hairdryer for the trip.”

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A handheld electric device that blows hot air to dry hair.

"She packed a travel-sized hairdryer for the trip."

How to use hairdryer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn electrical appliance for drying hair with warm air.

UK vs US

Also spelled "hair dryer" as two words, especially in American English.

Common pairings

blast with a hairdryer a travel hairdryer

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

hairdryers plural

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Etymology

A straightforward combination of "hair" and "dryer."

Rhymes for hairdryer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hairdryer” mean?

The word “hairdryer” means a handheld electric device that blows hot air to dry hair. In plain terms, an electrical appliance for drying hair with warm air.

How do you use “hairdryer” in a sentence?

Here is “hairdryer” used in a sentence: “She packed a travel-sized hairdryer for the trip.”

What part of speech is “hairdryer”?

“Hairdryer” is a noun.

What is the meaning of hairdryer?

"hairdryer" (noun) means a handheld electric device that blows hot air to dry hair.

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