Word
damper
US/ˈdæmpɝ/
UK/dˈæmpɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small, round object that you put in a fireplace to control the flow of air and heat. It helps you keep the fire going without making the room too hot.
n. a device used to regulate the flow of air into a fireplace or stove, typically consisting of a metal plate with a hole in the center. It functions as a heat regulator by controlling the amount of oxygen available to the fire.
Examples
“He adjusted the damper to keep the fire burning.”
“The cold draft in the living room was caused by a broken damper that allowed too much air to escape through the chimney.”
“By partially closing the damper, the homeowner managed to maintain a steady, low-burning fire that provided warmth without consuming the entire supply of firewood in a single evening.”
Examples
simple
“He adjusted the damper to keep the fire burning.”
contextual
“The cold draft in the living room was caused by a broken damper that allowed too much air to escape through the chimney.”
complex
“By partially closing the damper, the homeowner managed to maintain a steady, low-burning fire that provided warmth without consuming the entire supply of firewood in a single evening.”
Etymology
From damp (verb) + -er. The name of the type of bread is first attested in 1825, and originally likely refers to damping the appetite.
From damp (adjective) + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
01. put a damper on
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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