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warmer

noun

warm·​er ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)
Synonyms of warmernext
: one that warms
especially : a device for keeping something warm
a hand warmer

Examples of warmer in a Sentence

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Ahead, see more candle warmers with ornate designs. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Ocoopa hand warmers are a winter must-have—compact enough to slip into a pocket or glove, but powerful enough to keep your hands cozy on chilly days. Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 Stay warm this winter with these hand warmers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025 The holiday heart-warmer celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warmer

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of warmer was in 1595

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“Warmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmer. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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warmer

noun
warm·​er ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)
: one that warms
especially : a device for keeping something warm
a foot warmer

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