warmer

noun warm·er \ ˈwȯr-mər \

Definition of warmer

:one that warms; especially :a device for keeping something warm

a hand warmer

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Floor vents at each work station allow the employee to make personal space warmer or cooler.

— paul gores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Doors set to open at Northwestern Mutual's state-of-the-art skyscraper in Milwaukee," 17 Aug. 2017
The state tax department released a list of more than 60 different items that will be tax-free, including leg warmers, boots, and pajamas.

— christopher keating, courant.com, "State Set To Begin Tax-Free Week Despite Budget Woes," 16 Aug. 2017
How about 15,000 arena seats, a stainless-steel bun warmer or a hardwood basketball court?

— eric adler and lynn horsley, kansascity, "Want to buy a scoreboard? Guts of Kemper Arena are being auctioned online," 1 Aug. 2017
Broberg kept a strict routine and before stepping onstage would shove hand warmers in his pockets and warm his fingers with a blow dryer (Broberg admits it’s more of a mental exercise than a physical one).

— jacob gedetsis, kansascity.com, "Park U’s Kenny Broberg on life after Van Cliburn: Being the best pianist he can be," 1 July 2017
As were, in later years, leisure suits, cargo pants, culottes, leg warmers, fingerless gloves, low-rise jeans, peplum blazers and price tags left dangling on baseball caps.

— ana veciana-suarez, miamiherald, "Remember your dad’s dark, high socks and sandals? They’re back — kind of.," 12 June 2017
There's a year-round need for the seat warmers, says Stephen Simons, founder and CEO of industry leader VIP Cinema Seating.

— bryan alexander, USA TODAY, "What would it take to get you off your sofa and into a movie theater?," 10 May 2017
And for the first time, visitors to the baby registry will get notifications alerting them to a sale on bottle warmers or a stroller recall.

— editors, USA TODAY, "Travel ban court hearings, Sally Yates to testify on Russia and 5 things you need to know Monday," 8 May 2017
Does Ricky Whittle have a coin warmer on set at all times, ready to hand him a coin that’s the perfect temperature?

— vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, "American Gods: Unlocking the 7 Most Baffling Mysteries of That Premiere," 30 Apr. 2017

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