central heating

noun

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

central heating

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of central heating¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Mrs Fanning said they only ran their central heating for about an hour a day.

From BBC

He added: "Of course, this condition is because of the cold weather and lack of safe shelters, lack of central heating, and lack of electricity in the Gaza Strip."

From BBC

The house has central heating and air conditioning, a natural gas fireplace and ample closet space.

From Los Angeles Times

Her 200-year-old home has no running water, no central heating, no fridge, nor any of the other mod cons most people would consider essential.

From BBC

Now is also a good time to check the condition of air filters on central heating and cooling systems, he added.

From Los Angeles Times