Dryer sheet

/dɹaɪə ʃiːt/

/dɹaɪɚ ʃiːt/

[noun]

Dryer sheet

[NOUN]

a fabric or paper sheet used in dryers to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during drying

What is a "dryer sheet"?

A dryer sheet is a thin and disposable piece of material that is typically made of non-woven synthetic fabric and coated with a chemical softening agent. These sheets are added to a clothes dryer during the drying cycle to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and impart a fresh scent to laundry. Dryer sheets work by coating the surface of clothing fibers with a layer of lubricating chemicals, which makes them less prone to sticking together and generating static electricity. They are a popular and convenient alternative to liquid fabric softeners, as they can be easily thrown into the dryer along with clothes and do not require any additional steps or measuring.

Examples

1. Okay, I literally just cut the top off, the top little centimeter off of the dryer sheet box.

2. Can you use a regular dryer sheet or do you need to use this?

3. Another tip is you can take that pot or pan and fill it up with water, and put a dryer sheet in it.

4. We're putting in a more dryer sheets.

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