dimmer switch

noun

: a device that allows a person to control the brightness of a light

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The sky darkened suddenly, as if it had been turned down by a dimmer switch, and Decoteau frowned at a weather app on his phone. Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 That is more like a dimmer switch going up and down and up and down, and the gift of time helps to get there. Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026 Installing a dimmer switch or switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs can change the feel of a room almost instantly while using less electricity. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026 Great lighting is a must, and consider changing your outdoor lights to a dimmer switch. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dimmer switch

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“Dimmer switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer%20switch. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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