space heater

noun

: a usually portable appliance for heating a relatively small area

Examples of space heater in a Sentence

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Sometimes a small dog nosed in the door and curled up by the space heater. Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Disconnecting things like countertop appliances, hair tools, and space heaters can remove potential fire hazards. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 The 70-square-foot units with a bed, space heater and air conditioner are part of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's ambitious plan to open 500 units of new shelter by the start of the World Cup. CBS News, 9 June 2026 One wall was completely deconstructed, and the stench of cigarettes and space heaters permeated the air. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for space heater

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of space heater was in 1913

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“Space heater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20heater. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

space heater

noun
: an usually portable device for heating a small area
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