What does AIRER mean?

airer

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A device used for drying clothes, usually consisting of a frame with parallel rods or lines on which clothes can be hung.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛrər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛːrə/

Origin and Usage: The word "airer" originated from the combination of the words "air" and "er" in the late 19th century. It is primarily used in British English, but is also used in other English-speaking countries.

Synonyms: Clothesline, drying rack, clothes horse, drying stand, clothes dryer

Related Words: Aired, arear, rarer, rater, tarer

Example Sentences:

• She hung the wet clothes on the airer to dry.
• The clothes airer is a convenient way to dry clothes indoors.
• He forgot to take the clothes off the airer before he went to bed.