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hot-water heater

/hɑt ˌhidər/

Definitions of hot-water heater
  1. noun
    a heater and storage tank to supply heated water
    synonyms: hot-water tank, water heater
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    types:
    water back
    water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove
    type of:
    heater, warmer
    device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
    storage tank, tank
    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
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