water heater

American

noun

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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It’s also worth around $32,000 per customer gas meter in Orange Cove — more than enough for the community to install electric heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and induction stoves, zeroing out gas use.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

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