central heating

American  

noun

1. a system that supplies heat to an entire building from a single source through ducts or through pipes.

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central heating British  

noun

1. a system for heating the rooms of a building by means of radiators or air vents connected by pipes or ducts to a central source of heat

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Etymology

Origin of central heating

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Two years and £250,000 later, the building was fitted with central heating, a kitchen, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, four reception rooms and an extension.

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Although there are lots of plug-in heaters on the market, Mr Trapp warned that these can often be more expensive than using central heating.

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"Obviously we've got it for the cold months. We've got the central heating on more. It's made a big difference. You know it's coming, so it's your standby," said Mr Jones.

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The company's boats have central heating, flush toilets, and hot and cold running water, as well as hobs, grills, ovens and fridges.

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The 69-year-old added: "It helps me out a lot, so I'm not worried about putting on the central heating to keep the house warm and I live quite well."

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