water heater
Definition
- Noun:
- A household appliance for heating and storing water: A "water heater" is a device that heats water and stores it in an insulated tank, providing a ready supply of hot water for domestic use, such as bathing, cleaning, and cooking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old water heater broke and flooded the basement.
- We need to install a new, more energy-efficient water heater.
- The plumber is here to service the water heater.
Advanced Usage
- "Tankless water heater": A type of water heater that heats water on demand without using a storage tank.
- They switched to a tankless water heater to save space and energy.
Variants and Related Words
- Hot water heater: A common, though somewhat redundant, alternative name for a water heater.
- Geyser: A term used primarily in British English for a water heater, especially one that heats water instantaneously.
- Boiler: A device for heating water, often for central heating systems; sometimes used interchangeably with "water heater" in specific contexts.
Synonyms
- Hot water tank: Emphasizes the storage component.
- Cylinder: A term used in some regions, like the UK, for the hot water storage tank in a heating system.
Related Phrases
- Water heating: The general process or system of heating water.
- Solar water heating is an environmentally friendly option.
Noun
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a heater and storage tank to supply heated water
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