dimmer switch

noun

: a device that allows a person to control the brightness of a light

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Think of it like a dimmer switch for your brain, nudging you towards sleep rather than forcing it. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2025 The Pump Shot and Pro Pump concept models featured differing techniques, with the Pro Pump offering a dial like a dimmer switch in the heel. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Pick up a starter kit to get the Lutron bridge, which provides rock-solid reliability for your smart lighting and one dimmer switch and wireless remote. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024 One solution is to put those bright lights on a dimmer switch. Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024 The lamp also has an in-line dimmer switch to adjust the lighting. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024 Best Buy is discounting a Philips Hue starter kit containing three color A19 bulbs, a Hue Bridge, and a wall-mountable dimmer switch for $119.99 ($50 off). Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2024 Adding a dimmer switch to lighting, using energy-efficient appliances, or investing in smart thermostats can lead to substantial savings on utility bills. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 My childhood depression felt like a dimmer switch on a slow, steady descent into darkness. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2023

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“Dimmer switch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimmer%20switch. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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