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water heater

American  

noun

  • water heaters
    plural
  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

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Adjust your electronics and water heater: Turn off computers, TVs and lights when not in use to eliminate ambient heat.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

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

The technology removes suspended particles, like pipe rust or sand and grit coming from a hot water heater.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2024

Doc got up and went into the kitchen and lighted the gas water heater on his way to the toilet.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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