humidifier

American  

[hyoo-mid-uh-fahy-er, yoo-] / hyuˈmɪd əˌfaɪ ər, yu- /

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.

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humidifier British  

/ hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of humidifier

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

Example Sentences

I get the humidifier all set with essential oils, turn the lights down and try to have the last hour with no blue light, sugar, food, and keep it really quiet and soft.

From Los Angeles Times

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