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• trier
  trier

  noun

  a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.
• Trier
  Trier

  noun

  a city in W Germany, on the Moselle River: extensive Roman ruins; cathedral.

trier

¹ American  

[trahy-er] / ˈtraɪ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.

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Trier ² American  

[treer] / trɪər /

noun

1. a city in W Germany, on the Moselle River: extensive Roman ruins; cathedral.

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Trier ¹ British  

/ triːr /

noun

1. French name: Trèves.  Latin name: Augusta Treverorum.  a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the Treveri ); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est)

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trier ² British  

/ ˈtraɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that tries

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Other Word Forms

• nontrier
  noun

Etymology

Origin of trier

First recorded in 1300–50, trier is from the Middle English word triour. See try, -er ¹

Example Sentences

It is disappointing, though not surprising, that Barrett fails to recognize Solomon’s role as the trier of fact.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

Son's replacement Timo Werner actually spared United further punishment, confirming he remains a willing trier but a thoroughly unreliable finisher, twice shooting lamely at United keeper Andre Onana when clean through.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

“In sum, no reasonable trier of fact could interpret Freedman’s statement about Kassan as anything other than a nonactionable statement of opinion,” Murphy said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2024

“The trier of fact is going to decide whether former president Trump’s conduct was illegal.”

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2023

The trier wears the halo, and therefore, the halo grows as quickly round the brows of peasant as of king.

From Vocal Expression A Class-book of Voice Training and Interpretation by Everts, Katherine Jewell