water heater

noun

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

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It's also plumbed ready to accept a washer/dryer, and a water heater is installed. New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 The inspector found rust inside the ice machine, a live cockroach near the water heater and dead roaches behind the water heater and ice machine. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 Sales of both gas and electric water heaters grew about 11% in the same time period, showing that gas isn’t shrinking, but electric is edging ahead. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Washer Maintenance Tips Ciavardini recommends being mindful of the systems that work alongside your washer, namely your water heater. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for water heater

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Aug. 2026.

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