humidifier
noun
hu·mid·i·fi·er
hyü-ˈmi-də-ˌfī(-ə)r 
yü-
: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity
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For extra insurance, turn on your heaters, a de-humidifier, or a fan.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
The disease can be caused by plumbing systems where conditions are favorable for bacterial growth, such as cooling towers, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, humidifiers, hot water tanks, and evaporative condensers of large air-conditioning systems.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Smart plugs give you control over many of your devices, including some air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and heaters.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
For example, humidifiers with a capacity of 20 pints can cover an area of 1,000 square feet, while those with a capacity of 50 pints can cover a larger space.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
The disease can be caused by plumbing systems where conditions are favorable for bacterial growth, such as cooling towers, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, humidifiers, hot water tanks, and evaporative condensers of large air-conditioning systems.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Smart plugs give you control over many of your devices, including some air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and heaters.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
For example, humidifiers with a capacity of 20 pints can cover an area of 1,000 square feet, while those with a capacity of 50 pints can cover a larger space.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for humidifier
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“Humidifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidifier. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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humidifier
noun
hu·mid·i·fi·er
hyü-ˈmid-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r, yü-
: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity
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