B1nounhometechnology
US/ˈhiː.tər/
UK/ˈhiː.tə/
a machine that makes a room, car or water warm
In context
Turn on the heater, because it is freezing in this room.
We bought a small electric heater for the bedroom this winter.
The water heater broke, so we had cold showers all week.
Words that go with heater
adjective + noun
- electric heaterAn electric heater is cheap to buy.
- portable heaterTake a portable heater to the cabin.
noun + noun
- water heaterThe water heater is in the basement.
- space heaterA space heater warmed the small office.
- gas heaterA gas heater needs good ventilation.
verb + noun
- turn on the heaterTurn on the heater before you sleep.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Turn off the heat in the room.Correct: Turn off the heater in the room.