Dyer

/ˈdaɪ.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

One who engages in the dyeing process, especially in a commercial context.

The dyer took great care to ensure that each batch of fabric was evenly dyed.

A worker who dyes fabric or materials.

The dyer skillfully mixed colors to produce the perfect shade of blue.

A person or company that specializes in the dyeing of textiles.

She apprenticed under a renowned dyer to learn the craft of textile coloring.

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

dye job

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

to dye for

Something extremely appealing or desirable.

dying

The process of applying dye.

dye

A substance used to add color to materials.

To dye

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