: a device that allows a person to control the brightness of a light
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Unlike bulky camping lanterns, this model is sleek, stylish, and lightweight—and has a dimmer switch to create the perfect ambience.—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025 Think of it like a dimmer switch for your brain, nudging you towards sleep rather than forcing it.—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025 The device also features a rolling dimmer switch and comes with accessories like a cleaning cloth and protective pouch.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 June 2025 The Pump Shot and Pro Pump concept models featured differing techniques, with the Pro Pump offering a dial like a dimmer switch in the heel.—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Pick up a starter kit to get the Lutron bridge, which provides rock-solid reliability for your smart lighting and one dimmer switch and wireless remote.—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024 Was this a faulty dimmer switch or just a poor installation?—Mark A. McHenry, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2015
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