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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The dryer attachment is–on my long, wavy, medium-thickness hair–as effective as the Dyson’s dedicated Supersonic dryer. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 The idea for her top was loosely based on an old vintage shirt that Satenstein accidentally threw into the dryer and ruined. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Keep used dryer sheets handy to keep surfaces dust- and gunk-free. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2026 Charli even stroked the bathroom hand dryer — a clever reference to everybody’s favorite scene in Desperately Seeking Susan. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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Kids Definition

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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