Drier: meaning, definitions and examples

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drier

 

[ หˆdraษชษ™r ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

state of moisture

Drier is the comparative form of dry, which refers to the absence or lack of moisture. It describes something that has less moisture compared to something else. Dryness can relate to various contexts, such as weather conditions, food, or even skin.

Synonyms

dehydrated, less humid, more arid

Examples of usage

  • The summer months are usually drier than spring.
  • I prefer using drier cloths for cleaning windows.
  • This region is drier than the coastal areas.
Context #2 | Noun

measuring moisture

In certain contexts, a drier could refer to a machine or device used to reduce moisture or to dry items, such as laundry or crops. This usage is less common but is applicable in specific industries.

Synonyms

dehydrator, dryer, dryer machine

Examples of usage

  • The clothes will go in the drier after washing.
  • Farmers rely on driers to preserve their harvest.
  • She loaded the drier with wet towels.

Translations

Translations of the word "drier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น secador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค–เคพเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trockner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒัˆะฐั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ suszarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนพ็‡ฅๆฉŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรจche-cheveux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurutucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ผ์ด์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌูู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suลกiฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suลกiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒ˜ๅนฒๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suลกilnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurrkari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€า“ะฐั‚า›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurutma cihazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secador

Etymology

The word 'drier' derives from the Middle English 'drye', which comes from the Old English 'drฤซge', meaning 'dry or arid'. The root of the term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*drฤซga' and correlates with similar words in other Germanic languages. The evolution of the word reflects the human observation of various environmental conditions, where dry places were contrasted with wet ones. Over time, 'dry' evolved into its comparative form 'drier', used to compare the degree of moisture between two entities. The word has been used historically in literature and poetry to describe landscapes and climates, reflecting human experiences and perceptions of weather and its impact on life. With technological advancements, the concept of drying has extended into household appliances, giving rise to the noun form of 'drier', further embedding the term into everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,766, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.