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heaters

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈhitɝz// UK //hˈiːtəz// heaters

n. machines or devices that make a room or a building warm. You use them when the weather is cold to stay comfortable indoors.

n. devices or systems designed to increase the temperature of an enclosed space or a specific substance. Often refers to portable electric units or fixed components of a central heating system.


SIMPLE

We turned on the heaters because the office was freezing.

CONTEXTUAL

During the winter months, many households rely on electric space heaters to supplement their central heating systems.

COMPLEX

The facility manager installed energy-efficient heaters throughout the warehouse to ensure that the inventory remained at a stable temperature during the record-breaking cold snap.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple units or the general concept of heating equipment.

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