humidifier

noun

: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

Examples of humidifier in a Sentence

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Street light leaking through window shades, clock radio illumination and LED lights on equipment like room air purifiers or humidifiers were possible sources for nighttime light in the study, said Qi. Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier Get temporary relief from cough, cold and congestion with the warm mist humidifier. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 In an August 2025 interview with Crocs, Millie Bobby Brown shared her travel necessities, which include her humidifier and fluffy socks. Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to explore the missing room accessories and items to consider packing for your next hotel visit, from travel-size humidifiers to non-slip socks. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidifier

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humidifier was in 1884

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“Humidifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidifier. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

Medical Definition

humidifier

noun
: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

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