drier

¹ American  

[drahy-er] / ˈdraɪ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that dries.

2. any substance added to paints, varnishes, printing inks, etc., to make them dry quickly.

3. dryer.

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drier ² American  

[drahy-er] / ˈdraɪ ər /

adjective

1. comparative of dry.

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drier ¹ British  

/ ˈdraɪə /

adjective

1. a comparative of dry

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drier ² British  

/ ˈdraɪə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of dryer 1

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Etymology

Origin of drier

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English dreyere (as surname). See dry, -er ¹

Example Sentences

There’s about a 20% chance for some rain Tuesday, Lewis said, but the week continues to trend drier than initial models.

From Los Angeles Times

Into next week there are signs it might get a bit more settled and drier with high pressure nudging in.

From BBC

The regulator said most of this improvement can be put down to drier weather rather than infrastructure upgrades.

From BBC

Rain as well as drier, brighter interludes and cold air have been forecast.

From BBC

Many of California’s reservoirs serve a dual role: stoppering flood flows and storing water for drier times ahead.

From Los Angeles Times