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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What started as a table of supplies has become a full wall of respirators, whistles, and hand warmers, all frequently refreshed. Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026 People are giving out hand warmers and buying coffees for people. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026 Volunteers give away meals donated by a local bakery, Love Bite Bakers, plus blankets, hand warmers, hygiene kits and provisions for pets. Sharon Chin, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 In Virginia, groups rushed to deliver tarps, propane tanks, hand warmers, and food. Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warmer

Word History

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 15 Feb. 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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