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Definition of dimmer

dimmer

/ˈdɪm.ɚ/
dim · mer
Plural:dimmers
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dimmer Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Comparative form of dim: less bright, less distinct, or emitting less light.

Example

"The stars appeared noticeably dimmer near the glowing horizon of the city."

2

Comparative form of dim: less promising, favorable, or optimistic; also, slower to understand or less intelligent.

Example

"With the loss of their primary investor, the company's financial prospects grew dimmer."

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• noun

1

An electrical device or switch used to vary the brightness of an electric light.

Example

"We installed a dimmer in the dining room so we could adjust the lighting for dinner parties."

2

American A low-beam headlight on a motor vehicle (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The driver switched to his dimmers when he saw an oncoming car rounding the bend."

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• Rhymes for dimmer

• Nearby Words

diminutively
dimly
dimmable
dimmer
dimness
dimorphotheca
dimple

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dimmer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dimmer
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