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 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

Any increase in nighttime temperatures around plants, such as results from radiant heat, especially where tropicals such as gardenia are concerned, enhances growth. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 July 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

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for radiant heat

• bittersweet
• celestite
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overeat
• overheat
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• superheat
• amit