Humidor

Pronunciation: /hyoo-muh-dawr/

Definitions of humidor

noun a container or storage room used to keep cigars or tobacco moist

Example Sentences

A1 A humidor is a box used to store cigars.

A2 My grandfather keeps his cigars in a humidor to maintain their freshness.

B1 When traveling, it's important to bring a humidor to protect your cigars from drying out.

B2 The humidor in the cigar shop was filled with a variety of high-quality cigars.

C1 Investing in a high-end humidor can enhance the aging process of cigars.

C2 The connoisseur's humidor was carefully curated with rare and valuable cigars.

Examples of humidor in a Sentence

formal The connoisseur carefully stored his cigars in a humidor to maintain their quality.

informal I keep my cigars in a humidor to make sure they stay fresh.

slang I scored a sweet humidor at the cigar shop for a steal.

figurative His mind was like a well-maintained humidor, preserving memories and thoughts with care.

Grammatical Forms of humidor

• past tense: humidored
• plural: humidors
• comparative: more humid
• superlative: most humid
• present tense: humidors
• future tense: will humidify
• perfect tense: have humidified
• continuous tense: is humidifying
• singular: humidor
• positive degree: humidor
• infinitive: to humidify
• gerund: humidifying
• participle: humidified

Origin and Evolution of humidor

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: Latin and English

Story behind the word: The word 'humidor' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'humidus' meaning moist or damp, and the English suffix '-or' indicating a place for keeping something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a container or room designed to maintain a specific level of humidity for storing cigars, the term 'humidor' has evolved to also encompass containers for other items requiring controlled humidity levels, such as tobacco, cannabis, or musical instruments.