Pronunciation

/ˈfɜːrnɪs/

Definitions

• Noun: A device or structure used for heating, typically one that burns fuel or uses electricity to produce heat. It’s often used for warming a building or for industrial processes requiring high temperatures.

Example Sentence:

• The old house had a wood-burning furnace in its basement.
• In the factory, raw materials were heated in a massive industrial furnace.

Phrases

• “Feed the furnace”: This phrase is used metaphorically or literally to mean adding fuel to maintain a fire or heat source.
• “Turn up the furnace”: This means to increase the heat output from a furnace.
• “Furnace room”: A designated space in a building housing the furnace or heating system.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “During winter, the family gathered around the living room hearth where the furnace hummed steadily, providing warmth throughout the chilly nights.”
• “Regular maintenance of the furnace ensures it operates efficiently and safely.”

Synonyms

• Heater
• Boiler
• Stove (in some contexts)
• Kiln (for high-temperature industrial applications)
• Heating unit
• Warm-air heater

Derived Terms & Phrases

• Furnace filter: A component that cleans the air before it enters the furnace.
• Furnace oil: A type of fuel used in furnaces for heating or power generation.
• Blast furnace: A type of metallurgical furnace used to smelt metals from their ores.
• Central heating furnace: A furnace that heats air or water for distribution throughout a building.