1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2
: low beam
Examples of dimmer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
At the bottom of the screen is an On/Off button for the lights, a dimmer slider, and a gear icon that takes you to the Device Settings screen.
—
PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
When opting for a single pendant or simple chandelier, designer Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors suggests a dimmer for more diffused lighting distribution.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
With every loss, and considering the ultra-competitiveness of the Eastern Conference race, Boston’s hopes of a ninth straight playoff get dimmer.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Some stargazers might even decide to test their luck during the week leading up to the peak to observe the sky with a dimmer moon.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dimmer 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
When opting for a single pendant or simple chandelier, designer Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors suggests a dimmer for more diffused lighting distribution.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
With every loss, and considering the ultra-competitiveness of the Eastern Conference race, Boston’s hopes of a ninth straight playoff get dimmer.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Some stargazers might even decide to test their luck during the week leading up to the peak to observe the sky with a dimmer moon.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dimmer
Dictionary Entries Near dimmer
Cite this Entry
“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share