space heater

noun

: a usually portable appliance for heating a relatively small area

Examples of space heater in a Sentence

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How to heat your apartment in case of emergency While a repair order is in effect, Milwaukee DNS recommends using an electric space heater for temporary heating. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024 Of course, some households will use a fireplace, space heaters or wood-burning stoves to offset the cost of a high heating bill in the winter. Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024 Regardless of whether your Christmas tree is real or artificial, Derry explains that it should always be placed at least a few feet away from heat sources, including vents and space heaters. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024 Product recalls: Check USA TODAY's database for latest recall news What space heaters are being recalled? Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for space heater 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of space heater was in 1913

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“Space heater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20heater. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

space heater

noun
: an usually portable device for heating a small area
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