warmer

noun

warm·​er ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)
Synonyms of warmernext
: one that warms
especially : a device for keeping something warm
a hand warmer

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Fashion trends move fast — past examples include polka dots and babydoll dresses followed by leg warmers and Y2K styles. — Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard. — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 Parents with babies can travel light, with essentials like baby monitors, sterilizers, bottle warmers, and strollers available. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 In an advisory issued on July 9, the NWS said sea surfaces in a large area of the eastern and central Pacific have been higher than the norm by one degree Celsius or more, with some areas reaching almost three degrees C warmer. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for warmer

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First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warmer was in 1595

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“Warmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmer. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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warmer

noun
warm·​er ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)
: one that warms
especially : a device for keeping something warm
a foot warmer

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