denier

1 of 2

noun (1)

de·​ni·​er di-ˈnī(-ə)r 

dē-

: one who denies

deniers of the truth

denier

2 of 2

noun (2)

de·​nier

1

də-ˈnir  də-ˈnyā  : a small originally silver coin formerly used in western Europe

2

ˈde-nyər  : a unit of fineness for yarn equal to the fineness of a yarn weighing one gram for each 9000 meters

100-denier yarn is finer than 150-denier yarn

Examples of denier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For example, if a brand uses filament yarns that have a low denier per filament (DPF), that’s a possible microfiber. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025

Patagonia aims to solve that problem with the Durable parka, which has a 75-denier, ripstop nylon/polyester face fabric that borrows technology from their Workwear line and is significantly less prone to tears than other parkas. —Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025

This Grand Trunk hammock (which is large enough to hold up to two people) is made of strong 210-tex 70-denier parachute nylon designed to be durable, yet still soft and breathable. —Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025

Although Cruz did not mention Carlson by name, his remarks were unmistakably aimed at the right-wing commentator, whose show recently featured Fuentes — a Holocaust denier and extremist who has praised Hitler. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from denier "to deny" + -er -er entry 2

Noun (2)

Middle English denere, from Anglo-French dener, denier, from Latin denarius, coin worth ten asses, from denarius containing ten, from deni ten each, from decem ten — more at ten

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing denier

• climate change denier
• climate denier

Kids Definition

denier

1 of 2 noun

de·​ni·​er di-ˈnī(-ə)r 

: one who denies

denier

2 of 2 noun

den·​ier

ˈden-yər

: a unit of fineness for silk, rayon, or nylon yarn

Etymology

Noun

deny and -er (noun suffix)

Noun

Middle English denere "small silver coin formerly used in Europe," from early French denier (same meaning), from Latin denarius "coin valued at 10 asses," derived from deni "ten each," from decem "ten"