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Definition of dyer

dyer

/ˈdaɪ.ər/
dy · er
Plural:dyers
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dyer Lexical Profile

dyer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person whose occupation or trade is dyeing cloth, yarn, leather, or other materials.

Example

"The master dyer soaked the raw wool in a vat of natural indigo to achieve a rich blue hue."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the homophone 'dire' (an adjective meaning extremely serious or urgent).

• Rhymes for dyer

• Nearby Words

dwindle
dye
dyeable
dyer
dyke
dynamic
dynamically

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'dyere', formed from the verb 'dyen' (from Old English 'deagian', meaning to color) plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dyer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dyer
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