humidifier

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmi-də-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce humidifier (audio)
yü-
: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

Examples of humidifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To ensure an optimal environment for the throat and to prevent dryness from occurring, try keeping a humidifier in your home and limit traveling to extremely hot and dry places. Laura Schober, Health, 3 July 2024 These include using a humidifier, saline drops, and/or nasal suctioning. Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024 This is minimized in evaporative humidifiers thanks to their filter. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024 According to Bloomscape, an indoor plant company, other options include using a humidifier, grouping plants together around a dish of water or using a pebble tray. Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for humidifier 

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humidifier was in 1884

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“Humidifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidifier. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

humidifier

noun
hu·​mid·​i·​fi·​er hyü-ˈmid-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r, yü- How to pronounce humidifier (audio)
: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

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