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

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Because cold air is drier than warm air, humidifiers are especially useful in the winter. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024 Additional home remedies for a cough and other cold symptoms include using a humidifier, gargling with salt water, OTC medications, and essential oils. Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024 To add humidity, place them with other plants and use a house humidifier. Jackie Nance-Sons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Cold weather essentials are already trending in Amazon’s home and kitchen storefront, including throw blankets, space heaters, humidifiers, comforters, and electric blankets. Maggie Horton, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for humidifier 

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Dec. 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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