water heater

noun

: an apparatus for heating and usually storing hot water (as for domestic use)

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Try heaters, air conditioners, water heaters, washing machines, dryers, ovens, TVs. — D.l. Davis, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Some are even more comprehensive and include laundry appliances, water heaters, septic systems and limited roof leak coverage. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 This mini gadget is easy to set up (just insert a battery, and place it next to a water source like a sink, sump pump, water heater, or washing machine), and can last up to two years with normal use. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 The top of the water heater and the floor under the mop sink each had five. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for water heater

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water heater was in 1824

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“Water heater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20heater. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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