humidifier

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmi-də-ˌfī(-ə)r 

yü-

: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

Examples of humidifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Protect For Home And Belongings By regulating the humidity level in your home, a humidifier can help prevent wood floors and furniture from gapping, shrinking, and cracking when the air gets dry in the winter. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025

White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025

Additionally, placing a humidifier too close to another object is also unproductive. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025

The kit comprises a tub with a lid, filters, a hygrometer, a humidifier, and a fan to maintain airflow, though no instructions are provided. —Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 6 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for humidifier

• emulsifier
• identifier
• intensifier
• preamplifier
• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire

Medical Definition

humidifier

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmid-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r, yü- 

: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity