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 Similarly, if the water heater is turned off or set to a low level for an extended period, bacteria can thrive in lukewarm conditions. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024 Allstate renters insurance covers theft, fire and smoke, vandalism and water damage from plumbing, furnace, air conditioning and water heaters. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024 The plumbing system has a 200-L fresh water tank, 100-L gray water tank and instant continuous water heater. New Atlas, 15 July 2024 Other updates include new plumbing, electric, and water heater, according to the listing. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for water heater 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

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