Wood-burner is a common term used for an appliance that burns wood to heat a room or a house. There are several synonyms for wood-burner that are used regionally and contextually. One of the most popular synonyms for wood-burner is wood stove. This term is commonly used in North America and other English speaking countries. In the UK, wood-burner is often referred to as a log burner. Other synonyms for wood-burner include wood heater, wood-fired heater, wood furnace, and wood-burning stove. These synonyms are interchangeable and often represent the same type of heating appliance that utilizes wood as fuel.