1. third person singular present of dry; removes moisture from something
2. third person singular present of dry; becomes free of moisture

1. plural of dry; things that are dry or dried
Usage: informal

Examples

• She dries her hair with a towel every morning.
• The sun dries the wet clothes on the line.
• Paint dries quickly in hot weather.
• He dries the dishes after washing them.
• The farmer dries corn in the barn.
• My skin dries out in winter.
• The laundry dries faster outside than inside.