humidifier

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmi-də-ˌfī(-ə)r 

yü-

: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

Examples of humidifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To increase the humidity for the plant, especially during dry winters, keep it in a humid bathroom or kitchen, or use a humidifier to ramp up levels. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025

Bestsellers like Levoit air purifiers and humidifiers or Shark vacuums (this one ranks as a number one best seller in the upright vacuums category). —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025

These humidifier deals are best for dry homes, snoring spouses and fall colds. —Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025

Parents, Rappaport continued, should be proactive and stock up on essentials—such as a thermometer, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, saline spray and a humidifier—before children get sick. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for humidifier

• emulsifier
• identifier
• intensifier
• preamplifier
• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire

Medical Definition

humidifier

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmid-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r, yü- 

: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity