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

This awkward acronym describes a very real phenomenon: the pressure many feel to embrace AI developments uncritically, lest they be seen as technology deniers who failed to recognize a revolutionary moment. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

Editors’ Picks The 50-year-old Mr. Mondlane might appear to some as an election denier and populist troublemaker. —Tavares Cebola, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

Her latest look takes it up a notch—and certainly down a denier. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 June 2025

For years, especially since the 2020 elections, my community has found itself at the heart of anti-voter rhetoric, largely fueled by conspiracy theorists and election deniers. —Carolina Wassmer, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 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"