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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Small tabletop humidifiers work well in bedrooms or offices, while larger spaces like living rooms may need bigger units.152 With a humidifier, bigger isn't always better. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Apr. 2025 Keep safety in mind when using a heater or a humidifier. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025 Try this HoMedics humidifier on sale at Walmart for $29.94. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025 Use a Humidifier Drinking fluids can help thin mucus and clear congestion; a humidifier can do the same. Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 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 9 May. 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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