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.

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Etymology

Origin of water heater

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Utilities in the Midwest on Saturday directed customers to lower thermostats, unplug “nonessential appliances,” and reduce temperature settings on electric water heaters.

From The Wall Street Journal

She pulled Natalie in close, and they hid as best they could in the lee of a solar water heater.

From Literature

They include onerous federal efficiency standards for refrigerators, freezers and gas-fired water heaters, among other appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eligible expenses are for energy-efficient doors and windows and water heaters, among other things—so make sure to finish the work by year-end.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the real heavy hitters when it comes to energy use in any new building, and especially in hospitals, are the water heaters.

From Los Angeles Times