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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Plants that thrive in humidity, such as ferns, African violets and bamboo, can benefit from a humidifier. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025 The sick season isn’t over yet, so grab the popular no-touch iHealth thermometer for just $18 and keep little ones comfortable through a cold with 47% off a Vick's cool mist room humidifier. — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025 Over 7,000 Amazon shoppers have picked up this on-sale humidifier in the past month, which has racked up more than 14,000 perfect ratings. — Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 To maximize hydration, Dr. Boakye recommends adding a humidifier to your living space to replenish moisture in the air. — Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 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

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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