Franklin stove

noun

: a metal heating stove resembling an open fireplace but designed to be set out in a room

Illustration of Franklin stove

Illustration of franklin stove

Word History

Etymology

Benjamin Franklin, its inventor

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Franklin stove was in 1776

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“Franklin stove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Franklin%20stove. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

Franklin stove

noun
Frank·​lin stove
ˌfraŋ-klən-
: a metal heating stove that looks like a fireplace when its doors are open and is made to be set out in a room
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