drip dry

/drɪp draɪ/
adjective
  1. Describing a fabric or garment that does not need ironing after washing and can be hung up to dry.
    • She bought drip-dry curtains that never wrinkle.
    • These drip-dry shirts are perfect for traveling because you can wash them in the sink.
    • The label says the fabric is drip-dry, so just hang it up after washing.
verb
  1. To dry by hanging without wringing or ironing, usually said of clothing.
    • After washing the blouse, she let it drip-dry on a hanger.
    • I always drip-dry my sweaters to keep their shape.
    • You can drip-dry these pants overnight and wear them the next day.
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