Boiler Room

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪlər rum/

Definitions of boiler room

noun A room in a building where a boiler is located

Example Sentences

A1 The boiler room is where the heating system is located.

A2 I had to go down to the boiler room to check on the water heater.

B1 The boiler room in the basement is off-limits to unauthorized personnel.

B2 The maintenance crew is currently working on repairing the boiler room equipment.

C1 The boiler room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for efficient heating.

C2 The boiler room underwent a complete renovation to meet safety regulations.

Examples of boiler room in a Sentence

formal The boiler room is located in the basement of the building.

informal Let's meet in the boiler room to discuss the project.

slang I heard they're storing some cool stuff in the boiler room.

figurative The boiler room of politics is where all the scheming takes place.

Grammatical Forms of boiler room

• plural: boiler rooms
• comparative: more boiler room
• superlative: most boiler room
• present tense: boiler room
• future tense: will be boiler room
• perfect tense: has been boiler room
• continuous tense: is being boiler room
• singular: boiler room
• positive degree: boiler room
• infinitive: to boiler room
• gerund: boiler rooming
• participle: boiler roomed

Origin and Evolution of boiler room

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'boiler room' originated in the early days of steam-powered machinery, where actual rooms containing boilers were used to generate steam for various industrial processes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'boiler room' evolved to also refer to a high-pressure sales environment where aggressive or unethical sales tactics are employed.