vaporizer

noun

va·​por·​iz·​er ˈvā-pə-ˌrī-zər How to pronounce vaporizer (audio)
: one that vaporizes: such as
a
b
: a device for converting water or a medicated liquid into a vapor for inhalation

Examples of vaporizer in a Sentence

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Panh explained how dry herb vaporizers extend the shelf life of flower, because smoking destroys a portion of it immediately. Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Add oil droplets to the diffuser or vaporizer in your bedroom or the living room. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024 Vaporizers and Dab Pens For the cannabis connoisseur who prefers discreet consumption, a high-quality vaporizer or dab pen is a fantastic gift. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 May 2025 The rise in tariffs is pushing major cannabis companies, particularly vaporizer manufacturers, to move part of their production away from China, opting instead for Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia to stay competitive. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vaporizer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaporizer was circa 1846

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“Vaporizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaporizer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

vaporizer

noun
va·​por·​iz·​er ˈvā-pə-ˌrī-zər How to pronounce vaporizer (audio)
: a device that vaporizes something (as water or a liquid containing medicine)

Medical Definition

vaporizer

noun
va·​por·​iz·​er
variants also British vaporiser
: one that vaporizes: as
a
b
: a device for converting water or a medicated liquid into a vapor for inhalation

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