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gas log

American  

noun

  1. a gas burner in a fireplace, made to resemble a log.


Etymology

Origin of gas log

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

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The living room and den fireplaces have gas log inserts.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022

Formal entry, grand staircase, gourmet kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows, formal dining room, living room, wine room, library with gas log fireplace and cypress paneling.

From Washington Times • Feb. 18, 2016

Mrs. Claire Polk sat by her fireside, warmed by a flickering gas log.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was whispering to her his love and gladness while he placed her in a chair and lighted the tiny gas log in the grate.

From The Place Beyond the Winds by Potter, Harry Spafford

"That's a queer kind of stove," thought Jeanne, noting the gas log.

From The Cinder Pond by Rankin, Carroll Watson

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