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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