noun
Uncommon
dyer
DEYE-uh
Dyer (noun) means a person whose job is dyeing cloth or other material. Example: “The dyer mixed indigo to get the deep blue the client wanted.”
noun
1
A person whose job is dyeing cloth or other material.
"The dyer mixed indigo to get the deep blue the client wanted."
"Medieval towns often had a dyers' guild separate from the weavers."
How to use dyer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose trade is colouring fabric.
Common pairings
a master dyer
dyer's craft
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Word forms
- Plural
- dyers
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Etymology
Simply "dye" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone who dyes.
Rhymes for dyer
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What does “dyer” mean?
The word “dyer” means a person whose job is dyeing cloth or other material. In plain terms, someone whose trade is colouring fabric.
How do you pronounce “dyer”?
“Dyer” is pronounced DEYE-uh (/ˈdaɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dyer” in a sentence?
Here is “dyer” used in a sentence: “The dyer mixed indigo to get the deep blue the client wanted.”
What part of speech is “dyer”?
“Dyer” is a noun.
Is “dyer” a common word?
“Dyer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
