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

Kentucky is not only dealing with trade conflict over its famous bourbon, but also a new Canadian tariff on washer-dryers, presumably a shot at the giant General Electric appliance plant in Louisville. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Much the same can be said for indoor spaces like the attic, basements and dryer vents out back. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026

The duvet is machine washable, dryer-friendly, and can be refreshed with non-chlorine bleach as needed. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

So does a dryer with its gears still intact, and a staircase that leads to nowhere now, but once connected the factory. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Sep. 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