humidor

noun

hu·​mi·​dor ˈhyü-mə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce humidor (audio)
ˈyü-
: a case or enclosure (as for storing cigars) in which the air is kept properly humidified

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Only one size is produced, a 6 x 52 toro, 10 of which are individually tubed inside a cylindrical humidor that looks like it was designed by Iron Man. Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Three-homer games in the big leagues this year: By guys who play for the Dodgers — 2* By guys on the other 29 teams — 0 (*by Andy Pages and Max Muncy) Turn down the humidors. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026 But 7,349 feet can still make a humidor relatively ineffective. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Olive oils, cheese, olives, sauces, spreads, Italian wine, beer, soda and a humidor with cigars. Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humidor

Word History

Etymology

humid + -or (as in cuspidor)

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humidor was in 1903

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“Humidor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidor. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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humidor

noun
hu·​mi·​dor ˈhyü-mə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce humidor (audio)
ˈyü-
: a case in which the air is kept properly humidified for storing usually cigars or tobacco
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