heater

noun

heat·​er ˈhē-tər 

1

: one that heats

especially : a device that imparts heat or holds something to be heated

2

: fastball

Examples of heater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a sauna, dismantling a cabin because a control or heater needs replacement would be a poor outcome. — Christopher Kiggins, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The heater should pair well with his signature sinker, curveball and slider. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

The next time temperatures soar to 100 degrees or plummet to 10, New Yorkers shouldn’t wonder if the power grid can keep up with air conditioners or heaters. — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Known for his abrasive-yet-glossy futurism equally as much as his ear for house-pop heaters, there have been co-writes with Madonna and a wealth of British dance supernovas (Becky Hill, Joel Corry). — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing heater

• immersion heater
• quartz heater
• space heater
• water heater

Rhymes for heater

• beater
• cheater
• dieter
• eater
• liter
• litre
• meter
• metre
• neater
• praetor
• seater
• skeeter

Kids Definition

heater

noun

heat·​er ˈhēt-ər 

: a device that heats or holds something to be heated