noun
Uncommon
warmer
WAW-muh
Warmer (noun) means a device or item that provides gentle heat, such as a food warmer or hand warmer. Example: “She kept a hand warmer in each pocket during the hike.”
noun
1
A device or item that provides gentle heat, such as a food warmer or hand warmer.
"She kept a hand warmer in each pocket during the hike."
"The restaurant used a plate warmer to keep dinners hot."
"He slipped a baby bottle into the warmer while she got the nappy ready."
2
A short opening activity used to get people engaged before the main part of a class or session.
"The teacher started the lesson with a five-minute warmer about last week's topic."
"I like to begin my English classes with a quick warmer such as a word game."
"The trainer used a funny icebreaker as a warmer before the workshop properly began."
How to use warmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that provides warmth, or an introductory activity meant to get people ready to engage.
Common pairings
hand warmer
plate warmer
lesson warmer
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Etymology
Warm plus the agent suffix -er, "a thing that warms."
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What does “warmer” mean?
The word “warmer” means a device or item that provides gentle heat, such as a food warmer or hand warmer. In plain terms, something that provides warmth, or an introductory activity meant to get people ready to engage.
How do you pronounce “warmer”?
“Warmer” is pronounced WAW-muh (/ˈwɔɹmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “warmer” in a sentence?
Here is “warmer” used in a sentence: “She kept a hand warmer in each pocket during the hike.”
What part of speech is “warmer”?
“Warmer” is a noun.
Is “warmer” a common word?
“Warmer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “warmer” have?
“Warmer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device or item that provides gentle heat, such as a food warmer or hand warmer.
What is the difference between a warmer and a heater?
A warmer typically provides gentle, targeted heat for a specific item, such as a food warmer or hand warmer, while a heater usually warms a larger space or area, such as a room. Warmers are generally smaller and designed for direct contact or close proximity, whereas heaters project heat outward.
What is a warmer in a classroom or teaching context?
In teaching, a warmer is a short opening activity used to get participants engaged before the main part of a class or session begins. Warmers are common in language teaching, where they help students shift focus and start using the target language early.
What are common types of warmers?
Common types of warmers include hand warmers, food warmers used to keep dishes at serving temperature, and towel warmers found in some bathrooms. Each provides gentle, sustained heat rather than the intense heat produced by a heater.
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