warmer

noun

warm·​er ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)
Synonyms of warmernext
: one that warms
especially : a device for keeping something warm
a hand warmer

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Socks and Leg Warmers Winter socks and leg warmers tend to trap sweat, dead skin cells, and moisture. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026 Finish by wiping down the entire warmer with a damp cloth to remove dust and grime. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 For seasonal winter accessories, pick up snow gear like these rechargeable hand warmers for $16 or this sleek ski helmet that is 40 percent off. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 The bag was made heavy with a stockpile of harm reduction supplies meant to help vulnerable drug users stay healthy and avoid disease, including sterile syringes, condoms, emergency blankets, and hand warmers. Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warmer

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warmer was in 1595

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“Warmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmer. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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warmer

noun
warm·​er ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)
: one that warms
especially : a device for keeping something warm
a foot warmer

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