warmer-uppers

Noun

warmer-upper (plural warmer-uppers)

1. An act of warming up (preparing for an activity).
   • The cadence exercises which follow are “warmer-uppers.” They are especially planned to prime your heart, muscles, and circulatory system for a step-up in activity. Gradually, easily, they get your body set for the big job ahead.1943, FM 35–20: War Department: W. .A. .C. Field Manual: Physical Training, Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, page 28
2. A drink that warms one up.
   • 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.1968 January 12, Ruth Ellen Church, “Warmer-Uppers to Combat Bitter Weather”, in Chicago Tribune, 121st year, number 12, section 2, page 2
3. A worn item that warms one up.
   • Warmer-Uppers for Nippy Nights—UNIVERSAL Pajamas[…]UNIVERSAL Pajamas are real “warmer-uppers” that make ideal gifts.1944 November 20, Life, volume 17, number 21, page 21