drier

1 of 3

comparative of dry

drier

2 of 3

noun (1)

dri·​er ˈdrī(-ə)r How to pronounce drier (audio)
variants or dryer
1
: something that extracts or absorbs moisture
2
: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)
3
usually dryer : a device for drying

dryer

3 of 3

noun

dry·​er

variant spelling of drier

1
: something that extracts or absorbs moisture
2
: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)
3
usually dryer : a device for drying

Examples of drier in a Sentence

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It's also plumbed ready to accept a washer/dryer, and a water heater is installed. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 There is also an in-unit washer and dryer, plus central air conditioning. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 In addition to using less detergent, choose a gentler laundry detergent and skip fabric softeners and dryer sheets entirely. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 But some ladies’ clothes cannot go into the dryer; easy for women to separate, but less so for men to distinguish. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drier

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of drier was in 1528

Rhymes for drier

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“Drier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drier. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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drier

1 of 2

comparative of dry

drier

2 of 2 noun
dri·​er
variants or dryer
ˈdrī(-ə)r How to pronounce drier (audio)
1
: something that dries
2
: a substance used (as in paints or varnishes) to speed up drying
3
usually dryer : a device for drying something by heat or air

Medical Definition

drier

comparative of dry

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