Warmer: meaning, definitions and examples

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warmer

 

[ หˆwษ”หrmษ™r ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A device used to heat a room or building.

Synonyms

heat source, heater, heating device.

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Word Description / Examples
warmer

Often used to refer to small devices used to keep things like food, drinks, or hands warm. Suitable for casual or everyday conversation.

  • I bought a cup warmer for my office desk
  • Hand warmers are great for cold winter days
heater

Commonly used to describe appliances that warm up living spaces or water in homes. Suitable for general conversation and everyday use.

  • We need to buy a new space heater for the living room
  • The water heater stopped working this morning
heating device

More formal and often used in manuals, technical specifications, or industry settings where precision is crucial.

  • Always read the instructions before using any heating device
  • The laboratory required a specialized heating device for their experiments
heat source

Used in technical or scientific contexts to describe anything that provides heat, including natural and artificial means.

  • The sun is the main heat source for our planet
  • Engineers are looking for a new heat source for the power plant

Examples of usage

  • I turned up the warmer to make the room more comfortable.
  • She placed a warmer next to her bed to stay warm at night.
Context #2 | Adjective

clothing

Having a higher temperature than the surrounding environment.

Synonyms

heavier, insulating, thermal.

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warmer

This is a duplicate entry, so see the explanation above.

heavier

Usually refers to clothing or blankets that not only provide warmth but also have significant weight. Often used in contexts where weight and warmth are both important.

  • Her new coat is heavier and bulkier but keeps her very warm.
  • I prefer a heavier blanket during the winter months.
insulating

This term is generally used in more technical or scientific contexts to describe materials that prevent heat loss. Suitable for discussions about the efficiency of clothing, house materials, etc.

  • The insulating properties of this fabric make it ideal for extreme weather.
  • Insulating your home can significantly reduce heating costs.
thermal

Commonly used in technical, outdoor, or sporty contexts to refer to clothing or materials designed specifically to retain body heat. Can also be used to describe natural phenomena.

  • Make sure you wear thermal underwear when skiing.
  • The thermal springs are known for their health benefits.

Examples of usage

  • She put on a warmer jacket before going outside.
  • They wore warmer clothes to stay comfortable in the cold weather.

Translations

Translations of the word "warmer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais quente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wรคrmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih hangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฟะปั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cieplejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๆš–ใ‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus chaud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs cรกlido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha sฤฑcak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋”ฐ๋œปํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฏูุฆุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teplejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teplejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๆš–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toplejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรฝrri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒ—แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs cรกlido

Etymology

The word 'warmer' originates from the Middle English word 'warmere', which was derived from the Old English word 'weormere'. The concept of warming devices has been present throughout history, with early humans using fire for heat. As technology advanced, various forms of heaters and warming devices were developed to provide comfort and warmth in cold environments.

See also: warm, warming, warmly, warmth.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,752 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.