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.”
noun
1
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 notesIn 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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Etymology
A straightforward combination of "hair" and "dryer."
Rhymes for hairdryer
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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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