heater

noun

heat·​er ˈhē-tər 

1

: one that heats

especially : a device that imparts heat or holds something to be heated

2

: fastball

Examples of heater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recalls address issues such as brake fluid leaks, fuel leaks, rearview camera malfunctions, seat belt warning system malfunctions, engine block heater overheating, and engine failure. —Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

The new pools are intended to handle year-round use, incorporating electric pool heaters, salt water and UV light water treatment. —Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025

At the Alcove location in OTR, heaters are located on the patio as well as an overhead heater in the greenhouse. —Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Global shipments of single heater draw-texturing spindles, which are mainly used for polyamide filaments, increased 95 percent from nearly 43,000 units in 2023 to 84,000 units in 2024. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing heater

• immersion heater
• quartz heater
• space heater
• water heater

Rhymes for heater

• beater
• cheater
• dieter
• eater
• liter
• litre
• meter
• metre
• neater
• praetor
• seater
• skeeter

Kids Definition

heater

noun

heat·​er ˈhēt-ər 

: a device that heats or holds something to be heated