radiator

noun

ra·di·a·tor | \ ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tər

, dialectal ˈra- \

Definition of radiator

: one that radiates: such as

a : any of various devices (such as a series of pipes or tubes) for transferring heat from a fluid within to an area or object outside

b : a transmitting antenna

Examples of radiator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Looking to hide a radiator, unseemly storage, or kids' toys? — Elizabeth Pash, House Beautiful, "Decorative Screens Are the Unsung Heroes of Interior Design," 28 Apr. 2021 Stone bas-reliefs at the second story depicted then-modern cars, with their upright radiator grilles and dinner plate-sized headlamps. — Washington Post, "When it opened in 1927, the Capital Garage was the largest U.S. parking structure," 24 Apr. 2021 Portable radiator heaters use micathermic methods to generate heat via oil encased inside. — Carsen Joenk, Popular Science, "Best space heater: Stay warm in every space, from the garage to the basement," 18 Feb. 2021 The other bedrooms, however, each have one giant radiator, and there is no way to turn the knob without breaking it off (a plumber onsite told us). — BostonGlobe.com, "Ask the Remodeler: Renegade radiators, plus a basement fix for safety’s sake," 4 Apr. 2021 Soon, an ambulance came, and the man was released from the radiator and taken to the hospital. — Katie Prout, The New Republic, "Inside the Last Men’s Hotel in Chicago," 2 Apr. 2021 Other upgrades include a new transfer case, drive shafts, radiator and shocks and springs. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, "This Land Rover Defender Camper Conversion Will Bring Rugged and Retro Style to the Campground," 26 Mar. 2021 The basket on my radiator by the front door is filled with cast-off masks. — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, "How Do Plague Stories End?," 24 Mar. 2021 Admittedly, this is not obvious from the show itself, which consists mostly of fabric that’s hanging or draped — including on, yes, a radiator — alongside photos and videos of similar displays. — Washington Post, "In the galleries: Breaching the border between art and furniture," 12 Mar. 2021

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