electric fire

Thân thiện

A family gathers around the electric fire on a cold evening.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small electric space heater: An electrical appliance designed to heat a single room or a small area by converting electricity into heat. It typically has heating elements and often resembles a traditional fireplace in appearance.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • During the cold winter evenings, we turn on the electric fire in the living room.
  • The old electric fire was very efficient at warming up the study.

Advanced Usage

• "to sit by the electric fire": to sit near the heater for warmth and comfort.
  • She loved to read a book while sitting by the electric fire.

Variants and Related Words

• Electric heater (n): A more general term for any device that uses electricity to generate heat.
• Space heater (n): A portable device for heating a limited area, which can be electric, gas, or oil-powered.

Synonyms

• Heater: A device for warming the air.
• Radiator: Although often referring to a fixed system, it can sometimes be used for electric heating appliances.

Related Phrases

• Plug in the electric fire: To connect the heater to an electrical outlet.
  • Remember to plug in the electric fire if you feel cold.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small electric space heater

Từ đồng nghĩa

• electric heater