gas furnace
Americannoun
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a furnace using gas as a fuel.
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a furnace for distilling gas from a solid fuel, as coal.
Etymology
Origin of gas furnace
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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That prospect, along with the long-term value of increased efficiency, was enough to persuade me to take the plunge on a system that was a bit more expensive than a comparable gas furnace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
As with many other Americans, I need to replace my old gas furnace and plan to do it with a cleaner, more efficient heat pump.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2023
They're more expensive than a gas furnace up front but can pay off with savings in the long run.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2023
When the fireplace is off, the gas furnace kicks in.
From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2022
Around here, people just install a gas furnace and pump the gas smack out of the ground.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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