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Definition of infuser

infuser

/ɪnˈfjuː.zɚ/
in · fus · er
Plural:infusers
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• noun

1

A perforated container or device, such as a mesh ball or basket, used to steep loose tea leaves, herbs, or spices in a liquid.

Example

"She filled the stainless steel infuser with loose chamomile flowers and placed it in her mug of hot water."

2

A medical apparatus or pump used to administer fluids, nutrients, or medication into a patient's body at a controlled rate.

Example

"The nurse checked the pressure infuser to ensure the intravenous fluids were being delivered at the proper speed."

3

A person or thing that instills, introduces, or permeates a quality, feeling, or idea into something.

Example

"The new director was praised as an infuser of fresh energy and creativity into the struggling theater company."

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infuriatingly
infuriation
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infusion
infusoria
inga

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'infuse' (from Latin 'infusus', past participle of 'infundere', meaning 'to pour in') and the agentive suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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