humidor

noun

hu·​mi·​dor ˈhyü-mə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce humidor (audio)
ˈyü-
: a case or enclosure (as for storing cigars) in which the air is kept properly humidified

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Expect expertly made cocktails and an intimidating choice of tipple at the popular Whisky Bar, which also features a humidor with more than 1,000 cigars. Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 The venue features a central salon, four bars, multiple lounges, a cigar room with personalized humidors, private gaming salons, a boardroom, and a penthouse level overlooking the golf course. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026 Your cigars should sit inside your humidor downward and horizontally. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025 This humidor is like a piece of furniture, trophy case, and storage case all in one. Mark Stock, Men's Health, 6 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for humidor

Word History

Etymology

humid + -or (as in cuspidor)

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humidor was in 1903

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“Humidor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidor. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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humidor

noun
hu·​mi·​dor ˈhyü-mə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce humidor (audio)
ˈyü-
: a case in which the air is kept properly humidified for storing usually cigars or tobacco
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