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

Warm mist humidifiers use hot water and can pose a burn risk if knocked over, according to The Thread by Walgreens. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

If the air in your home gets too dry, run a humidifier nearby or place the pot on a rimmed tray filled with pebbles and water. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Consider misting the plant weekly, placing the pot over a tray of moist pebbles, or putting the plant near a humidifier. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026

This is easily prevented by placing a humidifier near your plant and raising humidity levels to around 50-70%. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 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