dehumidifier
noun
Simple meaning
An applicance to extract moisture from the air and make the environment more comfortable.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dihjuˈmɪdəfaɪɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An applicance to extract moisture from the air and make the environment more comfortable
“In summer, we need to run the dehumidifier in the basement.”
A device for removing the moisture content from air
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An applicance to extract moisture from the air and make the environment more comfortable
Used this way, dehumidifier is a common word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“In summer, we need to run the dehumidifier in the basement.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “dehumidifier in …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: dehumidifier in …
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- “In summer, we need to run the dehumidifier in the basement.”noun
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