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

Charli even stroked the bathroom hand dryer — a clever reference to everybody’s favorite scene in Desperately Seeking Susan. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Start with clean hair or roots prepped with dry shampoo, then use a small heated round brush or blow-dryer to give the bangs volume. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Also avoid storing bird seed in a crowded area or near appliances that give off humidity such as water heaters or washers and dryers. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Avoid liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when washing towels, as these products leave a coating that makes towels less absorbent and traps odor-causing bacteria in the fibers. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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