Drier: meaning, definitions and examples

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drier

 

[หˆdraษชษ™r ]

Definitions

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'dry' comes from Old English 'drฤซge,' meaning free from moisture.
  • The comparative form 'drier' shows a comparison, making it clear that it has less moisture than something else.
  • Etymological roots trace back to Proto-Germanic '*drลซgiz,' which relates to something parched or withered.

Science

  • In meteorology, a region characterized by low precipitation is often described as a dry climate.
  • Drier air can hold more heat, which is why deserts often have extreme temperature changes between day and night.
  • Water is essential for life; drier conditions can lead to droughts affecting agriculture and ecosystems.

Pop Culture

  • Many comedians use dry humor, which is like dry things; it often has no exaggerated emotions or flashy deliveries.
  • In film, a drier setting can create a mood, like in dystopian movies where everything feels barren.
  • Dry wines are popular in tasting terms, indicating that they contain no residual sugar, appealing to specific palates.

Literature

  • In poetry, drier imagery might evoke feelings of desolation or loss, using arid landscapes to symbolize emotional states.
  • Classic authors like Ernest Hemingway used a 'dry' writing style, focusing on straightforward narratives without much ornamentation.
  • Drier genres, such as technical writing, aim for clarity and precision over artistic flair, appealing to those seeking information.

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

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.