fogger

noun

fog·​ger ˈfȯ-gər How to pronounce fogger (audio)
ˈfä-
: an apparatus for spreading a fog of pesticide

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The Oak Lawn and Alsip village boards voted to regulate the use of security foggers in businesses as a method to deter offenders. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 In addition, sprays and foggers are not recommended due to the issue of pesticide resistance. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025 Avoid ‘bug bombs’ or total release foggers, which also don’t work, and carry a sizable risk of pesticide exposure, says DeVries. — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fogger

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fogger was in 1946

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“Fogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fogger. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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