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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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose trade is colouring fabric.

Common pairings
a master dyer dyer's craft

Word forms

dyers plural, Dyers plural

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Etymology

Simply "dye" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone who dyes.

Rhymes for dyer

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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