water heater

noun

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

Examples of water heater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Other standard specs penciled into Aboard's plans include a heat pump, in-floor heating system, instant water heater, smart home control touchscreen and app, and auto-leveling chassis. — New Atlas, 23 July 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

In 2023 the company started planning to install a gas boiler, using biogas or renewable natural gas, as monthly bills for their electric water heaters were becoming unaffordable. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for water heater

• amphitheater
• bolometer
• centimeter
• centimetre
• decimeter
• ergometer
• expositor
• gasometer
• gravimeter
• hexameter
• manometer
• milliliter