boiler

noun

boil·​er ˈbȯi-lər How to pronounce boiler (audio)
1
: one that boils
2
a
: a vessel used for boiling
b
: the part of a steam generator in which water is converted into steam and which consists usually of metal shells and tubes
c
: a tank in which water is heated or hot water is stored
d
chiefly British : furnace

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The house needed work and had some issues, including problems with the boiler and electricals, that would be expensive to fix. Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025 Related Articles Authorities believe that the source of the leak was a defective boiler heating unit. Marissa Muller, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024 The demolition will take three years and include the implosion of the smoke stack and three boilers. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 Nov. 2024 On Thursday Knott reemphasized that getting boiler 5 running again is just a stop gap measure until new equipment is delivered and installed. Brian Lockhart, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boiler 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of boiler was circa 1540

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“Boiler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boiler. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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boiler

noun
boil·​er ˈbȯi-lər How to pronounce boiler (audio)
1
: a container in which something is boiled
2
: a strong metal container used in making steam
3
: a tank in which water is heated or hot water is stored

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