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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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Create humidity for your orchid by using a pebble tray, placing a humidifier in the room, or grouping orchids and houseplants together.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Facial mists and small desk humidifiers can also help.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Travel humidifiers for your next trip After a year of staying close to home, many of us are itching to get back on the road.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Humidifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidifier. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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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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