atomizer

noun

at·​om·​iz·​er ˈa-tə-ˌmī-zər 

: an instrument for atomizing usually a perfume, disinfectant, or medicament

Examples of atomizer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From wearable gold spheres that held herbs and rose petals (known as pomanders) in the Middle Ages to pump atomizers that decorated vanities in the early 1900s, perfume has been stored in beautiful vessels for centuries. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 27 June 2026

Now, my bag is organized thanks to smart packing accessories; check out under-$10 finds, like silicone bottle covers, leak-proof perfume atomizers, or drawstring shoe bags. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

For most vehicles, the fragrance atomizer package is an additional option that can be added on higher level trims. — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 16 Oct. 2025

For most vehicles, the fragrance atomizer package is an additional option that can be added on higher level trims. — Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for atomizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer
• merchandiser
• moisturizer

Kids Definition

atomizer

noun

at·​om·​iz·​er ˈat-ə-ˌmī-zər 

: a device for giving a very fine spray of a liquid (as a perfume)

Medical Definition

atomizer

noun

at·​om·​iz·​er

variants or British atomiser

ˈat-ə-ˌmī-zər 

: an instrument for atomizing usually a perfume, disinfectant, or medicament