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

Examples of humidifier in a Sentence

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Try to keep your home around 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius), and use a humidifier or place a bowl of water near the heater to prevent the air from getting too dry. Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 8 May 2025 Invest in a humidifier for the winter and a ceiling fan for the summer. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025 Create humidity for your orchid by using a pebble tray, placing a humidifier in the room, or grouping orchids and houseplants together. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025 Crane Travel Humidifier $20 at Amazon As a year-round allergy sufferer, having a humidifier by my side is a must. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for humidifier

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jun. 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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