vaporizer

noun

va·​por·​iz·​er ˈvā-pə-ˌrī-zər How to pronounce vaporizer (audio)
: one that vaporizes: such as
a
b
: a device for converting water or a medicated liquid into a vapor for inhalation

Examples of vaporizer in a Sentence

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Cool-mist humidifiers are especially recommended for children over vaporizers, which boil water and can cause burns.9 9. Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025 The North America cannabis vaporizer market made up a 38.26% share of the overall revenue in 2024. Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Steam vaporizer: This humidifier warms the water in the machine to a boil and releases steam into the air. Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025 The show is a nine-part production that traces the history of e-cigarettes, nicotine vaporizers, and synthetic nicotine. Michael Calore, WIRED, 27 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for vaporizer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaporizer was circa 1846

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“Vaporizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaporizer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

vaporizer

noun
va·​por·​iz·​er ˈvā-pə-ˌrī-zər How to pronounce vaporizer (audio)
: a device that vaporizes something (as water or a liquid containing medicine)

Medical Definition

vaporizer

noun
va·​por·​iz·​er
variants also British vaporiser
: one that vaporizes: as
a
b
: a device for converting water or a medicated liquid into a vapor for inhalation

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