airer

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to hang clothes outside to dry.

  - "The airer is an essential appliance for drying clothes in Hawaii."
  - "After washing, we hang the clothes on the airer to dry."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with airer
repairer , stare , quare

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Variants

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airer , airers

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Etymology

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The word 'airer' originated from the Old English word 'ægerian' which means 'to dry' or 'to air'.

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Trivia

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1. An airer can also be used to dry towels and bed sheets.

2. In some parts of Hawaii, using an airer is considered a sign of being environmentally conscious.

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Related Concepts

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1. clothesline: A type of airer used to hang clothes outside to dry. It consists of a length of rope or cable with clips attached to hang the clothes.

2. drying rack: Another type of airer used to dry clothes indoors. It consists of a frame with bars or shelves to hold the clothes.

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Culture

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In Hawaiian culture, airing clothes outside is a common practice due to the warm climate. It is also a way to save energy and reduce the use of electric clothes dryers.

How to Memorize "airer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clothesline with clothes hanging to dry. Imagine the sun shining on the clothes as they dry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'airer' with the feeling of fresh, sun-dried clothes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'AIRER' to remember the definition: 'A' for appliance, 'I' for outside, 'R' for drying, 'E' for clothes.

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