Blow-dry
(verb)
- To dry hair by using a hair dryer, often while brushing or combing it.
- To dry something by directing a stream of hot air at it.
Origin:
The word blow-dry is a combination of the words "blow" and "dry" which is used to describe the process of drying hair by using a hair dryer. it was first recorded in english in the mid-20th century.
Examples:
- She blow-dried her hair after showering.
- He blow-dried his hair to get the perfect style.
- She blow-dried her clothes to dry them quickly.
- The painter blow-dried the paint to speed up the drying process.
- The mechanic blow-dried the engine after washing it.