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- pronunciation:
- eIr
draI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
air-dries, air-drying, air-dried |
| definition: |
to allow to dry by the process of evaporation into the air rather than by the use of an appliance.
We air-dry our clothes to save electricity.With her new short haircut, she can quickly air-dry her hair. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
sufficiently dry that exposure to the air will not cause evaporation.
Wood should be air-dry to burn efficiently. |
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