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

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

Qualifying expenses are energy-efficient exterior doors and windows, solar panels, heat pumps, water heaters, and biomass stoves and boilers.

From Barron's

One is a credit of up to $3,200 to cover big-ticket projects like solar panels, sun-powered water heaters and geothermal heat pumps.

From MarketWatch