air-dry (Meaning)

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air-dry (s)

not giving off moisture on exposure to the air

After washing, I prefer to let my clothes air-dry on the line for that fresh outdoor scent.
The potter carefully shaped the clay vase and left it to air-dry before firing it in the kiln.
To preserve the delicate flavors, the chef chose to let the herbs air-dry before incorporating them into the dish.
The wet painting was left to air-dry in the studio, allowing the colors to set and blend naturally.
After the rain shower, the sun came out, and the puddles began to air-dry on the pavement.
The newly varnished furniture needed time to air-dry before being moved back into the room.
The traditional method of making handmade pasta involves letting the dough air-dry before cooking.
The carwash offered an option to air-dry the vehicle after the wash, leaving it spotless and streak-free.
Following a thorough cleaning, the brushes were placed on a rack to air-dry completely.
The swimmer wrung out her swimsuit and laid it on a towel to air-dry in the warm sun.

not giving off moisture on exposure to the air

sere, dehydrated,dry, sear, waterless, arid, droughty, baked,parched, desertlike

bathed, saturated, soaked, soaking, saturated, humid, bathed, damp, moist, washed

After washing, I prefer to let my clothes air-dry on the line for that fresh outdoor scent.

The potter carefully shaped the clay vase and left it to air-dry before firing it in the kiln.

To preserve the delicate flavors, the chef chose to let the herbs air-dry before incorporating them into the dish.

The wet painting was left to air-dry in the studio, allowing the colors to set and blend naturally.