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Heater Meaning in English

word

/ˈhitɝ/
HEE-dur
/hˈiːtɐ/
HEE-tuh

Definition

A heater is a device that produces warmth, usually to heat a room, water, or air.

Usage & Nuances

'Heater' covers space heaters, water heaters, and car heaters. In the US, 'heater' is often for portable electric units; 'furnace' or 'boiler' is used for central systems. 'Radiator' is different—it's specifically the hot metal unit part of a heating system.

Example Sentences

I turned on the heater because it was cold.

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Our heater broke last night.

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The heater keeps the water warm.

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Can you check if the heater is working? It feels cold in here.

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After a long day, I love sitting next to the heater with a book.

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Some apartments in this city don’t have a heater, so winters get tough.

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