How to Use space heater in a Sentence

space heater

noun
  • Plus, the best space heaters for every kind of space.
    — Christian Orozco, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
  • But guess what else was in the apartment with the space heater.
    — The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Do not stand next to a space heater since clothing can catch fire.
    — Caleb Downs, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Jan. 2018
  • For starters, don't place your space heater on a rug or carpet.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Or they were caught in house fires sparked by faulty wiring or use of a space heater.
    — Freep.com, 4 June 2023
  • Nine children and one adult died in a blaze sparked by a space heater.
    — CBS News, 29 Dec. 2017
  • Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But keep the space heaters within easy reach for the end of the week.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Sometimes a small dog nosed in the door and curled up by the space heater.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • Keep space heaters more than three feet away from anything that could catch fire.
    — Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Keep space heaters more than three feet away from anything that could catch fire.
    — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Keep space heaters more than three feet away from anything that could catch fire.
    — Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Most space heaters are clunky and brown, with a weird netting across the front.
    — Kaitlin Menza, House Beautiful, 1 Feb. 2019
  • Turn it off when leaving a room and don't go to sleep with a space heater on.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • Use electric blankets or space heaters to keep warm.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
  • What are the risks of using a space heater or gas furnace?
    — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Even when turned off, space heaters can still cause a fire if there is a power surge.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
  • Even when turned off, space heaters can still cause a fire if there is a power surge.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Check out these five other space heaters that shoppers loved.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Then keep scrolling to see more space heaters on sale at Amazon.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • There were 30 folding chairs set up around a small space heater.
    — Eli Saslow, courant.com, 18 Mar. 2018
  • The small space heater isn’t just for cold weather, either.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Be prepared with back-up heat sources such as firewood or space heaters.
    — oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Unplug space heaters when leaving the room.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Like space heaters, rechargeable hand warmers can get very warm, very fast.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 27 July 2023
  • Some residents may use space heaters.
    — Lillian Bonsignore, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The fire was caused by a faulty space heater on the third floor, city officials said.
    — Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Warm up your entire room this winter with this Lasko space heater.
    — Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Watch this video to see how to make a space heater with a terracotta pot.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Also, make sure the space heater is turned off before going to sleep.
    — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Jan. 2022

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