Dimmer

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈdɪmÉ™r/
• Rhymes: -ɪmÉ™(r)

Noun

1. A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light
2. A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")

Related terms

• dimmer switch

Adjective

1. dimmer

   (comparative of dim)

Anagrams

• rimmed