drier

CEFRA2

/ˈdɹaɪɚ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A machine or device used to remove moisture.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A surname from German.

Examples

  • Hot, dry areas will become hotter and drier.

  • Can I borrow your hair drier?

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. comparative form of dry: more dry

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Origin

noun

From Middle English driere, dreyere (“one who dries”), equivalent to dry + -er (agent noun suffix).