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

That’s where many people start to consider a humidifier or dehumidifier. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Using both a humidifier and dehumidifier to main balanced home humidity can actually be energy-efficient. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 28 June 2026

Shen's doctor suggested the blood was likely the result of dry air and recommended sleeping with a humidifier. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

That could mean triggering a Home or Away scene, closing curtains, switching on lights or starting a humidifier with a single press. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for humidifier

• amplifier
• clarifier
• classifier
• gasifier
• magnifier
• modifier
• multiplier
• occupier
• pacifier
• purifier
• qualifier
• quantifier

Medical Definition

humidifier

noun

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

: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity