gas log

noun

: a hollow perforated imitation log used as a gas burner in a fireplace

Examples of gas log in a Sentence

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Other features include a gas log fireplace, hardwood floors, and granite kitchen countertops. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024 Turning on the stove for heat is not safe; have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:: extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm winter coats; fireplace that is up to code with plenty of dry firewood or a gas log fireplace; portable space heaters or kerosene heaters. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 19 Dec. 2022 Amenities inside of the four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home include a three car garage, half-court basketball area and a formal living room with a gas log fireplace. Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, 10 Jan. 2022 Other features include hardwood floors and a gas log fireplace. Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, 16 Nov. 2021 Other features of this house with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms include a private garage, wine fridge in the first-floor bedroom (which could also serve as a study or game room) and a gas log fireplace in the living room. Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 13 Aug. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gas log was in 1871

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“Gas log.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gas%20log. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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