Synonyms for
Furnace
Definition
a device used for heating a building or for melting metal
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- central furnace
- gas furnace
- oil furnace
- electric furnace
- furnace repair
- furnace filter
- furnace blower
- furnace igniter
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Usage note
A furnace is primarily used for heating a building. While it can refer to industrial heating devices, its most common usage is in the context of residential or commercial HVAC systems.
Example sentences
- The furnace was broken, so we had to wear extra layers to stay warm.
- The blacksmith used the furnace to melt the metal.
- The furnace room was too hot and stuffy.
- The blast furnace was used to make steel.
- The incinerator furnace burned all the trash.
Quotes
The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness. - Henry David Thoreau
A furnace is a great addition to any home, but it's important to make sure it's working properly to avoid any safety hazards. - Mike Holmes
When the furnace is on, the windows in my house are so drafty that the curtains move. - David Sedaris