# lier

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlaɪ.ə/ · frequency rank #58,810

## Definitions
1. A person or thing that lies, in the sense of being horizontal.
2. A lie-abed; one who stays in bed late.

## Etymology
From Middle English lier, equivalent to lie + -er. Compare ligger, lidger, ledger.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lier