C1nounhometransport
US/ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.tər/
UK/ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.tə/
a metal heater on a wall that warms a room; also the part that keeps a car engine cool
In context
Our room in Sapa had an old radiator that clanked all night.
We hung our wet socks on the radiator to dry them overnight.
The car broke down on the mountain pass because the radiator was leaking.
Words that go with radiator
verb + noun
- turn on the radiatorIt was freezing, so I turned on the radiator as soon as I got in.
noun + noun
- radiator capNever open the radiator cap while the engine is hot.
- radiator leakA small radiator leak can make the engine overheat.
adjective + noun
- electric radiatorThe cabin is heated by an electric radiator.
- hot radiatorThe cat loves to sleep next to the hot radiator.