Warmer-upper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Warmer-upper is a noun meaning An act of warming up (preparing for an activity).
Meaning
An act of warming up (preparing for an activity).
More Meanings
- A drink that warms one up.
- A worn item that warms one up.
Example Sentences
Warmer-Uppers for Nippy Nights—UNIVERSAL Pajamas[…]UNIVERSAL Pajamas are real “warmer-uppers” that make ideal gifts.
This and other hot beer drinks are not only great cold-weather warmer-uppers, but they give you a nicer glow than a similar amount of cold beer.
Everyone was drinking warmer-uppers when we arrived—it was a cash bar, a big moneymaker, with quality liquors, Chivas and Crown Royal, though the wine was served from jugs and the beer was Bud.
I seldom drink brandy as brandy, but I have two favorite warmer-uppers for bitter weather, and was making them both for guests last week when school vacation sehedules^([sic]) permitted us a few extra days in the country.
Word Forms
- warmer-uppers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upping, upraising, heating, preconditioning, uplifting, upwelling.
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