dimmer

noun

dim·​mer ˈdi-mər How to pronounce dimmer (audio)
1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2

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June’s full moon will may look smaller and dimmer than normal. Hali Smith june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026 The stars Pollux and Castor in the constellation of Gemini appear three times farther apart and much dimmer than Venus and Jupiter. Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 June 2026 Inside, guests encountered the same thoughtful aesthetic that has defined Tian Tea House, now transformed into a dimmer, more intimate nighttime setting. Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026 The cheapest Razr is comparatively dimmer and more muted. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dimmer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dimmer was circa 1896

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“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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dimmer

noun
dim·​mer ˈdim-ər How to pronounce dimmer (audio)
1
: a device for controlling the amount of light from an electric lighting unit (as the headlights of an automobile or the lights of a room)
2

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