drip-dry

Describes a fabric or garment that does not require ironing after washing and drying, typically by hanging it up to drip.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt Stoffe oder Kleidung, die nach dem Waschen und Trocknen, meist durch Aufhängen zum Abtropfen, nicht gebügelt werden müssen.

1. Fabric requiring no ironing B2 formal

   Treated so that the fabric can be washed and hung to dry without needing ironing.

   • She bought a drip-dry shirt for her business trip.
   • These drip-dry curtains are very convenient for busy people.
   • The label says the dress is drip-dry, so no ironing is needed.

   🇩🇪bügelfrei

   Synonyme: permanent presswrinkle-resistant

2. Easy-care fabric B2 formal

   Used to describe fabrics that do not require ironing after washing and drying.

   • Drip-dry materials are popular for travel clothing.
   • He prefers drip-dry suits for his overseas assignments.
   • The store sells a range of drip-dry tablecloths.

   🇩🇪Bügelfrei

   Synonyme: permanent presswrinkle-resistant

• more drip-dry comparative form
• most drip-dry superlative form

A verb used to describe the process of allowing a garment to dry after being hung up while still wet, typically without wringing or using a machine.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das beschreibt, wie Kleidung nach dem Aufhängen im nassen Zustand trocknet, meist ohne Schleudern oder Maschinentrockner.

1. Dry by hanging up wet B2 informal

   To allow a garment to dry by hanging it up while wet, without wringing or using a machine.

   • She prefers to drip-dry her silk blouses to avoid damage.
   • After washing, just drip-dry the shirt on a hanger.
   • The label says to drip-dry this sweater to maintain its shape.

   🇩🇪Ohne Schleudern trocknen

   Synonyme: air-dry

• drip-dried past participle
• drip-dried past simple
• drip-drying present participle
• drip-dries third person singular