space heater

British  

noun

1. a heater used to warm the air in an enclosed area, such as a room or office

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Example Sentences

I pondered ways to scale back on energy usage, by swapping the space heater for 60-watt electric blankets, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warming your body with toasty cables against your shirt is far more energy-efficient than a space heater, though probably not as convenient on a Zoom call.

From The Wall Street Journal

Louis Jr. purchased a small trailer with a tiny space heater to sit on the lot so the kids could eat and rest there while he and his wife sold trees.

From Los Angeles Times

With the cold setting in, Johnson’s staff brings donated space heaters to elderly people trying to stay warm because they can’t afford to fix their broken heating systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

The climate is comfortable without either, except for a few weeks in January when I use a space heater.

From The Wall Street Journal