space heater

noun

: a usually portable appliance for heating a relatively small area

Examples of space heater in a Sentence

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is putting out a warning because of tumbling temperatures - be careful when using space heaters. Ted Scouten, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 Another tip from Griffith is to rent aesthetically pleasing space heaters and to stock up on blankets that can double as vibey decor pieces. Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025 Plus, 11 best space heaters for every part of your home as temperatures dip. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025 Space Heaters Another obvious thing to unplug around the home are space heaters. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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space heater

noun
: an usually portable device for heating a small area
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