# woodstove

**Pronunciation:** /ˈwʊdˌstoʊv/ · WUD-stohv

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A self-contained heating appliance designed to burn wood for home heating or cooking.

## Examples

- We installed a high-efficiency woodstove to reduce our reliance on electric heating.
- The old cast-iron woodstove in the cabin has been in the family for three generations.
- Make sure the damper on the woodstove is open before you light the fire.

## Synonyms

- heater — A general term for any device that produces heat.
- fireplace — An open structure built into a wall, usually less efficient than a stove.
- furnace — A large system used to heat an entire building, usually hidden from view.
- wood-burning stove — The formal, descriptive name for a woodstove.

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