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

Examples of humidifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
What’s the best humidifier for hard water to buy? Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026 Depending on your water hardness, the humidifier will need a deep cleaning from time to time. John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 Here are the best humidifier descaling tricks to keep this appliance in tip-top shape. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 Nearly all get delivered by McKellen’s Julian, waving a champagne coupe while monologuing about humidifiers, cancel culture and a doctor who smells like radishes. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidifier

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humidifier was in 1884

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Humidifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidifier. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on humidifier

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster