boilerhouse

/ˈbɔɪləraʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A building or room where a boiler is housed, especially one used for heating or producing steam.

“The boilerhouse was an essential component of the old power plant.”

2. noun

A place where goods are stored or processed, especially in a factory or warehouse.

“The boilerhouse was where the factory stored all its raw materials.”

3. verb

To heat or boil something, often in a controlled environment.

“The engineers had to boilerhouse the water to create steam for the turbines.”

Synonyms

  • boiler
  • engine house
  • heating house

Antonyms

  • air conditioning unit
  • cooling system