drip-dry

• Se dit d'un tissu ou d'un vêtement qui ne nécessite pas de repassage après lavage et séchage, généralement en le suspendant pour laisser s'égoutter l'eau.

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

1. Fabric requiring no ironingB2formal

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

   Nécessitant aucun repassage

   • 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.

   Synonymespermanent presswrinkle-resistant

2. Easy-care fabricB2formal

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

   Tissu sans repassage

   • 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.

   Synonymespermanent presswrinkle-resistant

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le processus de séchage de vêtements après les avoir suspendus mouillés, généralement sans essorage ni utilisation de machine.

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.

1. Dry by hanging up wetB2informal

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

   Sécher en suspension

   • 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.

   Synonymesair-dry