furnace
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: furnaces · furnacing · furnaced
Sense 1
An industrial heating device, such as for smelting metal or firing ceramics.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A device that provides heat for a building.
NounRegister: US
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To heat in a furnace.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To exhale like a furnace.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “furnace” mean?
An industrial heating device, such as for smelting metal or firing ceramics.
Is “furnace” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.