warmer

noun

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

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Costs of equipment like food warmers and refrigerators have gone up dramatically since the pandemic; Soltanmorad says she was recently quoted $11,000 for a piece of equipment that cost just $2,500 in 2019. Alana Semuels, Time, 25 Aug. 2025 Our lab tests simulated real-world use, and while some towel warmers fell short — struggling with uneven heating, safety concerns, or unjustifiable price points — others impressed us with standout qualities. Maggie Horton, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025 That job, however, is generally considered a chore, almost always reserved for bench warmers and middle relievers. Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025 Speaking of cribs, a Baby Concierge is available to provide everything from cribs and rockers to bottle warmers and carriers. Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warmer

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Sep. 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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