humidifier

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪər/

KK: /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪər/

noun

Definition

A machine that adds moisture to the air in a room or space to make it more comfortable, especially in dry conditions.

Example

We use a humidifier in the winter to keep the air from getting too dry.

Conversation

Have you thought about getting a humidifier for your room?

I have! I heard it can make the air feel so much nicer.

Yeah, especially during the winter when it gets really dry.

Exactly! I think I might get one soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

moistener

vaporizer

humidistat

Antonyms

dehumidifier

dryer

desiccator

Root Explanation

Humidifier → It is formed from "humid" (from Latin "humidus", meaning moist or damp) and "-ifier" (from Latin "-ificare", meaning to make or to cause). The word "humidifier" refers to a device that makes the air moist or damp.

Memory Tip

Think of 'humid' meaning moist, and '-ifier' meaning to make. A humidifier is a device that makes the air moist.

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