heater

noun

heat·​er ˈhē-tər How to pronounce heater (audio)
1
: one that heats
especially : a device that imparts heat or holds something to be heated
2

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An outdoor living space during the cold weather months is hardly complete without heaters or fire pits to keep warm. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025 Every night, everything changes and those changes add up quickly, especially if a team goes on a heater (or cooler). Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 Check your car’s tire pressure, heater, brakes, and battery. Dominique Sabins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for heater 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of heater was in the 15th century

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“Heater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heater. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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heater

noun
heat·​er ˈhēt-ər How to pronounce heater (audio)
: a device that heats or holds something to be heated

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