1
: a device for regulating the intensity of an electric lighting unit
2
: low beam
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Six magnitudes dimmer than Betelgeuse, the young, blue-white star orbits Betelgeuse from just four times the Earth-sun distance.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
On the iPhone, Apple said the device will make several adjustments, including slower charging, dimmer displays, and the flashlight and flash for photos are disabled.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Simply choose between cool and heat modes depending on the season, and then activate night mode for the quietest operations and a dimmer display.
—PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Even LED light bulbs that specify dimmer compatibility can sometimes flicker when tied to a dimmer switch.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
On the iPhone, Apple said the device will make several adjustments, including slower charging, dimmer displays, and the flashlight and flash for photos are disabled.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Simply choose between cool and heat modes depending on the season, and then activate night mode for the quietest operations and a dimmer display.
—PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Even LED light bulbs that specify dimmer compatibility can sometimes flicker when tied to a dimmer switch.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dimmer
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“Dimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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