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water heater

American  

noun

  1. a household appliance consisting of a gas or electric heating unit under a tank in which water is heated and stored.


Etymology

Origin of water heater

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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Its piped town gas business will likely be supported by network growth and residential gas water heater penetration, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Covarrubias wants to add a cellar to his new home to house the water heater and other machinery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Hard water is caused by mineral buildup, which isn’t bad for your health but can create limescale on appliances like your water heater.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

A licensed plumber or a specialized water heater technician is the ideal professional to handle water heater-related tasks.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

He was so cheap he turned the hot water heater down to tepid.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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