Word
Definition
n. a metal device that gets hot to warm up a room. You usually find them on the wall, and they work by moving hot water or oil through pipes.
n. a hollow metal device, usually part of a central heating system, that transfers heat to the surrounding air via convection and radiation.
Examples
“The radiator makes a clicking sound when it gets hot.”
“During the winter, we have to bleed the radiators to ensure they heat the house efficiently.”
“In older apartment buildings, the steam radiators often hiss and clank as the pressure builds, providing a rhythmic background noise to the residents' daily lives.”
Examples
simple
“The radiator makes a clicking sound when it gets hot.”
contextual
“During the winter, we have to bleed the radiators to ensure they heat the house efficiently.”
complex
“In older apartment buildings, the steam radiators often hiss and clank as the pressure builds, providing a rhythmic background noise to the residents' daily lives.”
Usage
Commonly used with verbs like 'bleed' (to remove air) or 'turn up/down'.
Etymology
From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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