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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If your dryness sets in at night or is the worst first thing in the morning, try snoozing with a humidifier. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 8 July 2025 Without regular cleaning, humidifiers become hotspots for mold, mildew, and other microbes that can become airborne. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025 Consider using a humidifier, as moist air can soothe congestion. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 July 2025 Lynch does not recommend using essential oils in your humidifier, but Lappe says that some humidifiers can handle essential oils. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 July 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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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