water heater
Americannoun
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
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
The water heater was installed by an “outside vendor” a week before Rodriguez died, according to the report.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024
To open Cape Coalwood, I loaded Auk V with our bottle-tested formula of finely ground black powder and postage stamp glue, cured under the water heater for five days.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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