noun
trier
TREYE-uh
Trier (noun) means someone who keeps making an effort, even without guaranteed success. Example: “She's not the most talented player, but she's a real trier.”
noun
1
Someone who keeps making an effort, even without guaranteed success.
"She's not the most talented player, but she's a real trier."
2
A judge or juror who decides a legal case.
"The jury acted as trier of fact in the case."
How to use trier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn everyday use, someone who puts in effort and keeps attempting something; in law, someone who decides a case.
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Word forms
- Plural
- triers
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Etymology
From Middle English triour, related to try plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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What does “trier” mean?
The word “trier” means someone who keeps making an effort, even without guaranteed success. In plain terms, in everyday use, someone who puts in effort and keeps attempting something; in law, someone who decides a case.
How do you pronounce “trier”?
“Trier” is pronounced TREYE-uh (/ˈtɹaɪə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “trier” in a sentence?
Here is “trier” used in a sentence: “She's not the most talented player, but she's a real trier.”
What part of speech is “trier”?
“Trier” is a noun.
Where does the word “trier” come from?
The word “trier” comes from Middle English. From Middle English triour, related to try plus the agent suffix -er.
How many meanings does “trier” have?
“Trier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who keeps making an effort, even without guaranteed success.
