Vocabulary - Dry vs. Air

Here are some verbs you can use when talking about housework!

dry = something that is wet becomes dry

I hung out my laundry to dry.

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air = you put something outside to make it fresh. It is already dry, but maybe it is smelly :)
Or maybe it is just a little damp, from humidity.

I put my futon out to air. 
I picked up my suit from the dry cleaner, but it smelled of chemicals so I am airing it outside today.


Basically, if it is wet and you want it to be dry, then use "dry".
If you want the sun and wind to touch it to make it fresh, then use "air".

乾かす= dry;         風に当てて=air

By the way .... 洗濯
American English = do the laundry
British English = do the washing