hair dryer

Meaning

An electrical device that blows hot air to dry wet hair, typically found in hotel bathrooms or available upon request from the front desk.

Examples

• Is there a hair dryer in the bathroom, or do I need to ask for one?

  Is there a hair dryer in the bathroom, or do I need to ask for one?

• I forgot to pack my hair dryer, so I hope the hotel has one.

  I forgot to pack my hair dryer, so I hope the hotel has one.

• The hair dryer in my room isn't working; can I get a replacement?

  The hair dryer in my room isn't working; can I get a replacement?

• You can find the hair dryer in the drawer under the sink.

  You can find the hair dryer in the drawer under the sink.

• Please unplug the hair dryer when you are finished using it.

  Please unplug the hair dryer when you are finished using it.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Where is the hair dry machine?

  ✓ Where is the hair dryer?

  Native speakers do not call it a 'dry machine'. The standard term is 'hair dryer' (or 'blow dryer').

• ✗ I need a dry hair.

  ✓ I need a hair dryer.

  'Dry hair' describes hair that lacks moisture. The tool used to dry wet hair is a 'hair dryer'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I just washed my hair, but I can't find the ___.

  💡 The electrical device used to dry wet hair.

  Show answer

  hair dryer

• Does this hotel room come with a ___?

  💡 A bathroom appliance for drying hair.

  Show answer

  hair dryer