heat pump

noun

: an apparatus for heating or cooling (such as a building) by transferring heat by mechanical means from or to an external reservoir (such as the ground, water, or outside air)

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This means the Pro offers 202 miles of WLTP range, the Pro+ 270 miles, and the Premium 283 miles, thanks to its heat pump. James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 More EVs are coming with standard heat pumps as the auto industry begins to recognize their utility. 1/10 Ford smoothed out the exterior design with a brand-new Sport Appearance Package that brings key styling cues from the GT version of its bestselling EV. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024 Credits that helped Americans improve the energy efficiency of their homes by installing an electric heat pump or boiler, adding insulation, replacing windows and making other upgrades were most popular in the Northeast and Midwest. Nadja Popovich, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024 But his strategic vision was bigger than the residential rooftop arrays, heat pumps, batteries, and smart meters the firm installs across Germany and, since 2023, Italy. Jeremy Gantz, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heat pump 

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heat pump was in 1894

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“Heat pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20pump. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

heat pump

noun
: a device for heating or cooling a building by transferring heat contained in a fluid to or from the building

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