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

The magazines were mostly old horror-movie fan zines (which would quickly dissolve into a pulpy pile due to a humidifier accident), movies like The Money Pit and Short Circuit. —Adam Verner september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025

For extra insurance, turn on your heaters, a de-humidifier, or a fan. —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

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