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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Volunteers give away meals donated by a local bakery, Love Bite Bakers, plus blankets, hand warmers, hygiene kits and provisions for pets. Sharon Chin, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 In Virginia, groups rushed to deliver tarps, propane tanks, hand warmers, and food. Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Offering over 200 hours of heat, these hand, foot, and body warmers can be slipped into gloves, boots, or pockets for a noticeable boost in toastiness when that freeze is hitting extra hard. Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 Protesters are circulating through the crowd handing out hand warmers and donuts, while others pass around stickers bearing the image Alex Pretti. Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 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 5 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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