adj
Uncommon
Drier
Drier (adj) means Comparative form of "dry"; having less moisture than something else. Example: “The desert air felt much drier than the coast.”
adj
1
Comparative form of "dry"; having less moisture than something else.
"The desert air felt much drier than the coast."
noun
1
A machine or device used to remove moisture, an alternative spelling of "dryer."
"She left her towel in the drier overnight."
How to use Drier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore dry than something else, or (as a noun) a machine that dries things — usually spelled "dryer" for the appliance in modern American English.
UK vs US
Both "drier" and "dryer" appear for the machine; "dryer" is now the more standard spelling.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English driere, dreyere (“one who dries”), equivalent to dry and -er (agent noun suffix).
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What does “Drier” mean?
The word “Drier” means comparative form of "dry"; having less moisture than something else. In plain terms, more dry than something else, or (as a noun) a machine that dries things — usually spelled "dryer" for the appliance in modern American English.
How do you use “Drier” in a sentence?
Here is “Drier” used in a sentence: “The desert air felt much drier than the coast.”
What part of speech is “Drier”?
Depending on how it is used, “Drier” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Drier” a common word?
“Drier” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Drier” have?
“Drier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: comparative form of "dry"; having less moisture than something else.
