heater

noun
UK: /ˈhiː.tər/
US: /ˈhiː.t̬ɚ/

  1. A device that warms a room or space.

    1. I turned on the heater because it was cold in the house.
    2. The portable heater efficiently warmed the entire small apartment in just minutes.

  2. A piece of equipment that heats water.

    1. The heater keeps the water hot for our morning showers.
    2. We need to call someone; the water heater isn't producing hot water anymore.

Synonyms

radiator furnace boiler

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heater" in English means: A device that warms a room or space., A piece of equipment that heats water..

The phonetic transcription of "heater" is /ˈhiː.tər/ in British English and /ˈhiː.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heater": radiator, furnace, boiler.

Example usage of "heater": "I turned on the heater because it was cold in the house.". More examples on the page.