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electric heaterA device that uses electricity to produce heat for warming a room or space

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A device that uses electricity to produce heat for warming a room or space

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈlektrɪk ˈhiːtər/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's cat loves sleeping right next to the electric heater, looking like a furry toast.
  • The electric heater in our office is so old that it makes more noise than heat.
  • Make sure to keep clothes away from the electric heater to prevent fire hazards.

electric heater

NOUN

[/ɪˈlektrɪk ˈhiːtər/]

A device that uses electricity to produce heat for warming a room or space

She switched on the electric heater and finally felt her cold hands warm up.
💡 Concept

She switched on the electric heater and finally felt her cold hands warm up.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈlektrɪk ˈhiːtər/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈlektrɪk ˈhiːtə/

🌳Etymology

Rootelectric + heat
Suffix--er

🎵Rhyme

theatersweaterbetter
theater
sweater
better

🔗Collocations

plug in an electric heater
portable electric heater
turn on the electric heater
electric heater safety
energy-efficient electric heater

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's cat loves sleeping right next to the electric heater, looking like a furry toast.

😄 Fun example

The electric heater in our office is so old that it makes more noise than heat.

Make sure to keep clothes away from the electric heater to prevent fire hazards.

I bought a small electric heater for my dorm room because the central heating doesn't work well.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

space heaterelectric radiatorheating deviceroom heater

Antonyms

air conditionerfancooler

Related

thermostatheatingelectricitywarmthradiator

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