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

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

“I can’t believe I’m getting out,” she told a caseworker over the phone, scanning her clothes hangers, handbags, space heater, and flower pots.

From Los Angeles Times

“And in addition to the wind roaring, there were very loud reports we could hear in the background, which we surmised to be exploding canisters of fuel for barbecues and outdoor space heater,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times