damper Meaning & Definition
What Does Damper Mean?
Damper is used as a noun meaning Something that damps or checks: A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air. A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time. Something that kills the mood. A device that decreases the oscillations of a system. A shock absorber. It is also used to mean A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air. As an adjective, it means comparative form of damp: more damp. As an adjective, it means In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
Damper: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdæmpɚ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | glum, melancholy and sorrowful |
| Plural | dampers |
Damper Definition (Noun)
- Something that damps or checks: A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air. A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time. Something that kills the mood. A device that decreases the oscillations of a system. A shock absorber.
- A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.
- A contrivance (sordine), as in a pianoforte, to deaden vibrations; or, as in other pieces of mechanism, to check some action at a particular time.
- Something that kills the mood.
- A device that decreases the oscillations of a system.
- A shock absorber.
- Bread made from a basic recipe of flour, water, milk, and salt, but without yeast.
- A shop till.
Damper as an Adjective
- comparative form of damp: more damp
Adjective
- In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.
- Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
- Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.
Noun
- Something that damps or checks:
Synonyms of Damper
Damper synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Damper
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Damper in a Sentence
The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.
Word Forms & Grammar
damper (countable and uncountable, plural dampers)
damper
Words That Rhyme With Damper
Origin of Damper
Origin 1: From damp (verb) + -er.
Origin 2: The name of the type of bread is first attested in 1825, and originally likely refers to damping the appetite.[1]
Origin 3: From damp (adjective) + -er.
How to Pronounce Damper
You say damper as //ˈdæmpɚ//. It has 1 syllable.
Damper: Your Questions Answered
Is damper a noun or an adjective?
Damper is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for damper?
Close synonyms of damper are glum, melancholy and sorrowful. See the full list of damper synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of damper?
The plural of damper is dampers.