humidifier

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmi-də-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce humidifier (audio)
yü-
: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

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This portable smart humidifier with a 6-liter tank is one of the brand’s most beloved, budget-friendly models, and tops our list of the best humidifiers, overall. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025 Daniel Kaufman, the brand’s head of corporate strategy, says humidifiers prevent dryness that can disrupt sleep. Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 To combat this, a humidifier is helpful—but keep in mind that placement matters. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 Never submerge the electrical components of a humidifier in water. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for humidifier

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of humidifier was in 1884

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“Humidifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidifier. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

humidifier

noun
hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmid-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r, yü- How to pronounce humidifier (audio)
: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

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