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heater

Pronunciation: [ˈhiːtər]

Word

Context: "home appliances"

(noun) a heater is a machine that makes a room warm. When it's cold outside, you can use a heater to stay cozy and comfortable indoors.

Example

We turned on the heater, and the living room became nice and warm.

Example

The heater was broken, so the house felt very cold all night.

Example

Do you know how to operate the heater in your house?

Context: "mechanical devices"

(noun) a heater can also refer to a device that warms something else, like water. For example, a water heater heats the water we use for showers and washing dishes.

Example

The water heater is working perfectly, so we can take hot showers.

Example

Our water heater stopped functioning, and we had to take cold showers.

Example

How long does it take for the water heater to heat the water?

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