CEFR B1

central heating

noun

Meaning

A system for warming a building by heating water or air in one place and sending it through pipes or ducts to radiators or other outlets in different rooms.

Examples

The old house had radiators in every room, all connected to the central heating.
We need to get the central heating serviced before the cold weather sets in.

Synonyms: heating system, furnace, boiler

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central heating (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌsɛntrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ

Definition

A system for warming a building by heating water or air in one place and sending it through pipes or ducts to radiators or other outlets in different rooms.

Examples

The old house had radiators in every room, all connected to the central heating.
We need to get the central heating serviced before the cold weather sets in.
In many modern homes, central heating is controlled by a thermostat on the wall.

How to Use central heating

central heating (collocation): The standard term for a building's heating system. — "The house has efficient central heating."

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