Basic Details
Word: Dryer
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A machine that removes moisture from clothes or other items by blowing hot air.
Synonyms: Clothes dryer, tumble dryer
Antonyms: Washer, wet
Idioms and Phrases
- To dry up: To run out of something or to come to an end. Example: "The river started to dry up during the hot summer months."
- Get a rise out of: To provoke a reaction from someone. Example: "He always finds a way to get a rise out of his brother with his silly jokes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After washing the clothes, I put them in the dryer to make them dry quickly.
Example 2: The dryer makes it much easier to get the laundry done, especially on rainy days.
Example 3: Make sure to check the dryer for any coins or items that might have been left in the pockets.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first clothes dryer was invented in the 18th century? It was a simple device that used a rotating drum powered by hand to help dry clothes!
Famous Quote
"In the end, the best things in life are not things, they are experienceslike freshly dried clothes on a sunny day." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dryer" mean?
a) A machine that washes clothes
b) A machine that removes moisture from clothes
c) A type of oven
d) A kind of vacuum cleaner
Answer: b) A machine that removes moisture from clothes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dryer"?
a) Washing machine
b) Tumble dryer
c) Iron
d) Ironing board
Answer: b) Tumble dryer
3. Which of these is an antonym of "dryer"?
a) Wet
b) Clean
c) Fresh
d) Neat
Answer: a) Wet
4. Which sentence uses "dryer" correctly?
a) The dryer makes a great sandwich.
b) I hung the laundry outside to dry on the dryer.
c) I put the wet clothes in the dryer to dry.
d) The dryer can run in winter as a heater.
Answer: c) I put the wet clothes in the dryer to dry.
5. Which idiom means to come to an end or run out?
a) Get a rise out of
b) To dry up
c) In the dry
d) As dry as a bone
Answer: b) To dry up
