heating
Britishnoun
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a device or system for supplying heat, esp central heating, to a building
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the heat supplied
Example Sentences
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The price of construction materials has gone up rapidly in the last few years, and the costs of electricity, heating, and gas have doubled.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
As energy bills soar elsewhere in the world, "Our property manager has announced a 20 percent reduction in heating and hot water bills for 2026 and 2027," rejoices the 69-year-old retiree.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
But on January 1 they finally began heating their homes using the natural heat from the subsoil -- the soil immediately beneath the surface.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The most immediate impact has been on the cost of home heating oil which has risen by around 80% in Northern Ireland.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Now they had combined the two and were heating the resulting mixture over a gas flame, which seemed harmless enough.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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