Definition of DAMPENER

dampener

Meanings

Plural: dampeners

Noun

  • a device that dampens or moistens something
    • "he used a dampener to moisten the shirts before he ironed them"
  • A device that moistens or dampens something.
  • A discouraging event or remark.

Origin / Etymology

From dampen + -er.

Synonyms

buzzkill, killjoy, moistener, party pooper, spoilsport

Scrabble Score: 13

dampener is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dampener is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dampener is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

dampener is a valid Words With Friends word