Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
damper
noun
/ˈdæmpər/
Definition
A damper is a device used to control the flow of air or exhaust in a system.
Examples
- The damper on the fireplace helps to control the amount of heat that escapes into the chimney.
- Her unexpected absence put a damper on the party mood.
- The engineers installed a damper to reduce vibrations in the building.
Meaning
In a more general sense, a damper can refer to something that diminishes or suppresses an action, feeling, or event.
Synonyms
- muffling device
- restrainer
- oppression
- attenuator
