Meaning of the word "clothes dryer" in English

What does "clothes dryer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clothes dryer

US /ˈkloʊðz ˈdraɪər/
UK /ˈkləʊðz ˈdraɪər/

Noun

an electrical appliance that tumbles clothes in heated air to dry them

Example:
After washing the laundry, she put the wet clothes into the clothes dryer.
Our old clothes dryer broke down, so we had to buy a new one.