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furnace

The word “furnace” has 2 syllables: fur-nace

It's pronounced as /ˈfɜrnɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for furnace?

In the thesaurus, “furnace” has 6 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for furnace along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for furnace

  • boiler
  • heater
  • incinerator
  • kiln
  • oven
  • stove

Antonyms for furnace

  • chiller
  • cold storage
  • cooler
  • freezer
  • icebox
  • refrigerator

Meanings of furnace

  • noun
    1. An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.
    2. A device that provides heat for a building; a space heater.
    3. Any area that is excessively hot.
    4. A place or time of punishment, affliction, or great trial; severe experience or discipline.
  • verb
    1. To heat in a furnace.
    2. To exhale like a furnace.

Example Sentences

  • The old furnace kept the entire house warm during the winter.
  • Workers placed the metal into the hot furnace for melting.
  • The factory installed a new furnace to increase production efficiency.
  • Without a functioning furnace, the building became unbearably cold.
  • Glassmakers rely on a powerful furnace to shape molten glass.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to furnace, such as: boiler, chiller, cold storage, cooler, freezer, heater, icebox.

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