demister

[dee-mis-ter]

noun

1. Chiefly British.,  defroster.

2. a type of defroster for the side window of an automobile.

Word History and Origins

Origin of demister¹

First recorded in 1935–40; de- + mist + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It reminded motorists to use dipped headlights, wipers and demisters while driving in foggy conditions.

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