space heater

noun

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of space heater

: a usually portable appliance for heating a relatively small area

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Recent Examples of space heater from the Web

Vornado recalled 350,000 space heaters that have the potential to go from warming electricity to burning flame.

— david j. neal, miamiherald, "The 350,000 space heaters recalled might burn a room instead of just heating it | Miami Herald," 4 Apr. 2018
To enjoy the porch during cold weather, space heaters are terrific.

— marni jameson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "The Power of the Porch," 20 Mar. 2018
During the coldest months, restaurants offer sheepskin wool blankets and space heaters so patrons can dine outside; outdoor movies play in the downtown area; and locals crowd the bars and warm up with mulled wine.

— New York Times, "How to Have a Luxury Vacation in Norway for Less," 25 Jan. 2018
Simon has delivered space heaters to stores, which helped raise the temperatures to comfortable levels Thursday, Morris said.

— james briggs, Indianapolis Star, "Some Circle Centre stores close amid frigid weather," 4 Jan. 2018
Someone had brought a space heater, and everyone was chugging hot chocolate and coffee.

— chris erskine, latimes.com, "In the yard, a new tree. Like our late son did, it wiggles when the wind blows," 23 Mar. 2018
To enjoy the porch during cold weather, space heaters are terrific.

— marni jameson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "The Power of the Porch," 20 Mar. 2018
To enjoy the porch during cold weather, space heaters are terrific.

— contributing writer, NOLA.com, "The power of a porch: 7 ways to maximize your outdoor space," 19 Mar. 2018
There were 30 folding chairs set up around a small space heater.

— eli saslow, courant.com, "He Threatened To Kill Himself, So The Police Took His Guns," 18 Mar. 2018

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