airer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛəɹə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈeɹɚ/ (General-American) without the Mary–marry–merry merger
- /ˈiəɹə/ New Zealand, cheer–chair merger
- /ɛəɹɚ/ (General-American) without the Mary–marry–merry merger
- /ˈeːɹə/ (Australia)
- /ˈeɹəɹ/ (Scotland)
- /ˈɛɹɚ/ General American, Mary–marry–merry merger
- /ˈeəɹə/ (New-Zealand) without the cheer–chair merger
- /ˈɜːɹə(ɹ)/ Lancashire, fair–fur merger
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin āēr Old French airbor. Middle English aire English air English -er English airer From air + -er.
Meanings
- A framework upon which laundry is aired; a clotheshorse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| airers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |