Definition of humidor in English:
humidor
noun ˈhjuːmɪdɔːˈ(h)juməˌdɔr
An airtight container for keeping cigars or tobacco moist.
Example sentencesExamples
- Top-of-the-range humidors stacked with quality Cuban cigars are just one more attraction.
- An effective humidor should keep cigars at a temperature of 68 to 70 degrees and a humidity of 68 to 74 percent.
- He reached for the humidor and pulled out two cigars and a lighter.
- Inside the door, stored beneath the counter at the switchboard, is a humidor with an excellent cigar collection known only to the members.
- The lounge is open to the public, but a club membership is available for those who want to use the on-premises humidors and get other member benefits.
Origin
Early 20th century: from humid, on the pattern of cuspidor.
Definition of humidor in US English:
humidor
nounˈ(h)juməˌdɔrˈ(h)yo͞oməˌdôr
An airtight container for keeping cigars or tobacco moist.
Example sentencesExamples
- The lounge is open to the public, but a club membership is available for those who want to use the on-premises humidors and get other member benefits.
- An effective humidor should keep cigars at a temperature of 68 to 70 degrees and a humidity of 68 to 74 percent.
- Top-of-the-range humidors stacked with quality Cuban cigars are just one more attraction.
- Inside the door, stored beneath the counter at the switchboard, is a humidor with an excellent cigar collection known only to the members.
- He reached for the humidor and pulled out two cigars and a lighter.
Origin
Early 20th century: from humid, on the pattern of cuspidor.