Meaning & Definition of word "Dyer"

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    Dyer

    /ˈdaɪ.ər/

    noun:

    • 1. A worker who dyes fabric or materials.
      • Example: The dyer skillfully mixed colors to produce the perfect shade of blue.
    • 2. A person or company that specializes in the dyeing of textiles.
      • Example: She apprenticed under a renowned dyer to learn the craft of textile coloring.
    • 3. One who engages in the dyeing process, especially in a commercial context.
      • Example: The dyer took great care to ensure that each batch of fabric was evenly dyed.

    Etymology

    From Middle English dyer, from Old French dieur, from dye + -er.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dye job:

    The process of dyeing something, or the result of that process.

    to dye for:

    Something extremely appealing or desirable.

    Related Words

    dying:

    The process of applying dye.

    dye:

    A substance used to add color to materials.

    Slang Meanings of dyer

    Meaning: To dye

    Example Sentence: I need to dye my hair; it's looking a bit drab.