Definition of TRIER

trier

Plural: triers

Noun

  • One who attempts something; an examiner or sorter.
  • one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case
  • one who tries
  • One who tries; one who makes experiments or examines anything by a test or standard.
  • An instrument used for sampling something.
  • One who tries judicially.
  • A person appointed by law to try challenges of jurors; a trior.
  • That which tries or approves; a test.

Examples

  • As a diligent "TRIER," she never gave up on finding the perfect word.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English triour, from Anglo-Norman triour and Middle English trien (equivalent to try + -er).

Synonyms

attempter, essayer

Scrabble Score: 5

trier: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
trier: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
trier: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

trier: valid Words With Friends Word