drier

1 of 3

comparative of dry

drier

2 of 3

noun (1)

dri·​er ˈdrī(-ə)r 

variants or dryer

1

: something that extracts or absorbs moisture

2

: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)

3

usually dryer : a device for drying

dryer

3 of 3

noun

dry·​er

variant spelling of drier

1

: something that extracts or absorbs moisture

2

: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)

3

usually dryer : a device for drying

Examples of drier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Home Depot is also offering major appliance savings, including up to 35% off select refrigerators, washers and dryers, and ranges, plus up to 40% off select dishwashers. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Arresting for sure, but c’mon how many people were actually going to pay that much for a hair-dryer? — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Finally, line dry cotton or percale pillowcases instead of using the dryer. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Try heaters, air conditioners, water heaters, washing machines, dryers, ovens, TVs. — D.l. Davis, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for drier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

Kids Definition

drier

1 of 2

comparative of dry

drier

2 of 2 noun

dri·​er

variants or dryer

ˈdrī(-ə)r 

1

: something that dries

2

: a substance used (as in paints or varnishes) to speed up drying

3

usually dryer : a device for drying something by heat or air

Medical Definition

drier

comparative of dry