space heater
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jan. 23, 2026
Unlike a space heater, a heat pump extracts heat from outside air, even in subzero temperatures, and then runs it through a compressor, which makes it even hotter, before pumping it indoors.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
Instead of using the natural gas-powered wall heater, people can opt to use a space heater instead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
At the same time, companies are trying to develop more agile heat pumps—the window A/C or space heater equivalent for renters who can’t make structural changes.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2023
The space heater wasn’t on, no steaming cups sat on the table, the old man was still under the covers.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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