steam heating

noun

1. a heating system utilizing steam circulated through radiators and pipes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steam heating¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Some experts and environmental groups have suggested that the most sustainable and cost-effective solution is moving away from steam heating, an energy-inefficient and fossil-fuel-heavy method that is the century-old norm in most of the city.

From New York Times

But the complex was built for a different era — with 600 coal fireplaces, now all replaced by steam heating.

From Washington Post

Low pressure means there’s not enough water for sanitation or steam heating.

From Seattle Times

Sobyanin argued that the five-storey buildings are too difficult to renovate, since the pipes for plumbing and central steam heating are built into the wall.

From The Guardian

A pay phone rings ominously, with mysterious static, and more, on the other end, and the steam heating system produces unearthly noises.

From Washington Post