radiant heat

noun

: heat transmitted by radiation as contrasted with that transmitted by conduction or convection

Examples of radiant heat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The house is warmed by natural heat from a wood burning fireplace and radiant heat under slate flooring. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025

Buyers can upgrade to the mid-level trim and add a few more features, or go all in with the top level trim and add a panoramic sunroof, a radiant heat dashboard to warm driver and passenger’s knees, a premium sound system and the option of leather upholstery. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Even when one homeowner prepares for a wildfire, their house may still be vulnerable if a neighbor's property is overgrown and starts to burn, because the powerful radiant heat can ignite nearby structures. —Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 June 2025

An infrared sauna room has radiant heat that heats the body but not the air. —Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for radiant heat

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