space heater

noun

: a usually portable appliance for heating a relatively small area

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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 Vithoulkas also suggested not using space heaters, claiming that a single space heater costs the county up to $300 per year. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 July 2026 One wall was completely deconstructed, and the stench of cigarettes and space heaters permeated the air. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 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 See All Example Sentences for space heater

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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space heater

noun
: an usually portable device for heating a small area
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