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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

Nathan Kehn has rescued cats and kittens from some tough spots — dumpsters, an abandoned police car and, in one case, a cramped space behind a water heater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

A professional hired for water heater issues may diagnose the problem, repair or replace components, or install an entirely new unit.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Eventually, we could install insulation, run a water pipe into the house, and maybe even add a water heater.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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