Definition

A special container used to keep cigars or tobacco at the right level of moisture.

Example

He stored his expensive cigars in a humidor to keep them fresh.

Conversation

I just bought a new humidor for my cigars.

Nice! How does it keep them fresh?

It maintains the humidity perfectly, so they stay moist.

That sounds great! I need to get one for my collection.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humidor is formed from "humor" (from Latin "humor", meaning moisture or liquid) and "-dor" (a suffix used to denote a place or container). The word refers to a container designed to maintain a certain level of moisture, particularly for storing cigars or tobacco.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moisture' ('humor') being kept in a special 'container' ('-dor') — that's what a humidor does.

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