hygrometer
noun
hy·grom·e·ter hī-ˈgrä-mə-tər 
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
hygrometric
ˌhī-grə-ˈme-trik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Swollen wood is one of the most common causes of a sticking door, so as part of your initial inspection, check the humidity levels in your home with a hygrometer. 
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2022 Holding up to 100 cigars, it is made from natural ebony and includes a humidifier, a hygrometer, an additional tray, and separators. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 28 May 2021 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Contractors may use a moisture meter or hygrometer to take an accurate reading of the moisture levels in a home's substrate and general environment, which can inform material decisions. Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020 Contractors may use a moisture meter or hygrometer to take an accurate reading of the moisture levels in a home's substrate and general environment, which can inform material decisions. Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2020 See More
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2022 Holding up to 100 cigars, it is made from natural ebony and includes a humidifier, a hygrometer, an additional tray, and separators. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 28 May 2021 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2020 Contractors may use a moisture meter or hygrometer to take an accurate reading of the moisture levels in a home's substrate and general environment, which can inform material decisions. Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020 Contractors may use a moisture meter or hygrometer to take an accurate reading of the moisture levels in a home's substrate and general environment, which can inform material decisions. Sarah Baird, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
probably from French hygromètre, from hygr- + -mètre -meter
First Known Use
1670, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
hygrometer
noun
hy·grom·e·ter hī-ˈgrä-mə-tər
: an instrument for measuring the humidity of the air
Medical Definition
hygrometer
noun
hy·grom·e·ter hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere