radiant heat

noun

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

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The mansion also has a mudroom and a lower level with radiant heat flooring, an exercise room, a theater room with a retractable screen and a rec room with a fireplace and a wood bar. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 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 An infrared sauna room has radiant heat that heats the body but not the air. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiant heat

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of radiant heat was in 1621

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“Radiant heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiant%20heat. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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