boiler
Pronunciation: [ˈbɔɪlər]
Word
Context: “appliances”
(noun) a boiler is a special machine that heats water. It turns water into steam or hot water for heating buildings or providing hot water.
Example
The boiler in our house kept us warm all winter long.
Example
The old boiler broke, leaving us without hot water.
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Do you know how the boiler works to heat the house?
Context: “cooking”
(noun) a boiler can also refer to a large pot used for cooking. It's used to boil food, like pasta or vegetables, in a lot of water.
Example
We used the big boiler to cook enough pasta for the whole party.
Example
I can't find the boiler, so we can't boil any vegetables for dinner.
Example
What do you think is the best way to use a boiler for cooking?
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