Hairdryer

Alternative forms

• hair dryer, hair-dryer

Origin

hair + dryer

Full definition of hairdryer

Noun

1. (chiefly UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.

Usage notes

Hair dryer is most common form in US.

Synonyms

• (appliance for drying hair) blow-dryer, blow dryer, blowdryer all mostly US