steam heat

noun

1. heat obtained by the circulation of steam in pipes, radiators, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam heat¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

After the electricity production is done, the leftover steam heats water for nearby districts.

From National Geographic

The building previously had cracked paint and exposed wires, window units for air conditioning and steam heat for the winter that frequently malfunctioned.

From Seattle Times

The nights that spring were unusually cold; this one was colder than most and the heat was on in the dormitories—steam heat, full blast, which made it unbearably stuffy even with the windows open.

From Literature

The lightness and crunch that the dry heat of an oven gives the dough is undone by the steam heat of the cardboard shvitz.

From New York Times

These mansions had been built by wealthy white families in the late nineteenth century and included two to four bathrooms, electric lighting, gas furnaces, and steam heat.

From Literature