heater

noun

heat·​er ˈhē-tər How to pronounce heater (audio)
1
: one that heats
especially : a device that imparts heat or holds something to be heated
2

Examples of heater in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of heater was in the 15th century

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“Heater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heater. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

heater

noun
heat·​er ˈhēt-ər How to pronounce heater (audio)
: a device that heats or holds something to be heated

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