gas log

noun

1. a gas burner in a fireplace, made to resemble a log.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gas log¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

“When power goes out, I have oil lamps like the old-time western movies and a gas log fireplace. The gas logs were workable, so I could hold a pan of water to heat water for instant coffee or whatever.”

From Los Angeles Times

The living room and den fireplaces have gas log inserts.

From Washington Post

Yet, after the fire had left the creek bed glowing like a gas log, the hollowed out trees smoking like chimneys, and the blackened ground steaming, the house, barn and log cabin were still standing.

From Washington Times

Formal entry, grand staircase, gourmet kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows, formal dining room, living room, wine room, library with gas log fireplace and cypress paneling.

From Washington Times

Henry warmed his back at the gas log and wished to know how things went with me.

From Project Gutenberg