vaporizer

noun

va·​por·​iz·​er ˈvā-pə-ˌrī-zər 

: one that vaporizes: such as

a

: atomizer

b

: a device for converting water or a medicated liquid into a vapor for inhalation

Examples of vaporizer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After buying nebulizers, syringes, gaskets, battery packs, electrical firmware and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine liquid, Danek—who had recently sold his stake in a vaporizer company—took everything apart and hacked together afunctional prototype. —Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Use a cool mist vaporizer (clean it often to avoid bacterial and mold growth). —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024

Here’s how to use essential oils to get better rest: Leverage a diffuser: Invest in a diffuser or vaporizer and add some essential oils. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024

Its warm temperature can soothe sore throats and also acts as a vaporizer, helping to loosen mucus in the nasal passages, which can alleviate that stuffy nose. —Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 11 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

vaporizer

noun

va·​por·​iz·​er ˈvā-pə-ˌrī-zər 

: a device that vaporizes something (as water or a liquid containing medicine)

Medical Definition

vaporizer

noun

va·​por·​iz·​er

variants also British vaporiser

-ˌrī-zər 

: one that vaporizes: as

a

: atomizer

b

: a device for converting water or a medicated liquid into a vapor for inhalation