Franklin stove

noun

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

Illustration of Franklin stove

Word History

Etymology

Benjamin Franklin, its inventor

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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