Definition

A person whose job is to color fabrics or materials using dye.

Example

The dyer carefully mixed the colors to achieve the perfect shade for the fabric.

Conversation

I heard you visited that new shop downtown.

Yeah, it was amazing! They have a great selection of fabrics.

Did you meet the dyer there? I heard she’s super talented.

I did! She showed me some stunning colors and techniques.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Dyer** → The word 'dyer' comes from the Old English 'dīge' (meaning to dye) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A dyer is a person who dyes fabrics or materials.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'dyes' materials — the '-er' just means a person. A dyer is someone who dyes.

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