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Definition of humidifier

humidifier

/hjuːˈmɪd.ɪ.faɪ.ər/
hu · mid · i · fi · er
Plural:humidifiers
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humidifier Lexical Profile

humidifier Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electrical appliance or mechanical device that increases the moisture level (humidity) of the air in a single room or an entire building.

Example

"Running a humidifier in the bedroom during the dry winter months can help prevent nasal congestion and dry skin."

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• Rhymes for humidifier

• Nearby Words

humerus
humid
humidex
humidifier
humidify
humidity
humidly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a derivative of the verb 'humidify', which comes from the French 'humidifier', ultimately rooted in the Latin 'humidus' (moist).

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