humidifier

[ hyoo-mid-uh-fahy-eror, often, yoo- ]

noun

1. a device for increasing the amount of water vapor in the air of a room or building, consisting of a container for water and a vaporizer.
2. any device for regulating the amount of water vapor in a specific container or area.

humidifier

/ hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə /

noun

1. a device for increasing or controlling the water vapour in a room, building, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of humidifier¹

First recorded in 1880–85; humidify + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Among the bedroom, kitchen, home office and bathroom essentials are a shower curtain, a can opener, a bedside clock, a humidifier.

From Seattle Times

Provide ample humidity by misting the plant daily, running a humidifier nearby or placing the pot on a shallow pebble-filled tray to which you’ve added water.

From Washington Times

Mine had a built-in humidifier pushing air out a plastic ribbed tube and into a rubber mask strapped on my head like a face-hugger alien.

From Washington Post

So a humidifier was installed behind the exhibit, funneling moisture into the display case.

From New York Times

Put fans in the child’s room or set up a cool mist humidifier to help their lungs.

From Seattle Times