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boiler

[boi-ler] / ˈbɔɪ lər /


NOUN
caldron
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NOUN
kettle
Synonyms


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He’d return with images of abandoned stairwells, dilapidated neon signage, Art Deco theater facades, boiler room control valves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

As well as savings, he recommends having an emergency fund for surprise bills like a broken boiler or car repairs.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Officers did find a custom wooden library, a robotic lawnmower, a bathroom "vanity unit", a kitchen unit for the boiler and fitted mats at Sturgeon and Murrell's home.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

The property’s boiler shot enormous pressure through the complex’s 60-year-old pipes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

An hour later, Dee is washing and prepping the strawberries and cherries while Jorge melts dark chocolate in a double boiler.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

There is also the green transition to pay for, with the household set to shell out £11 million a year replacing old gas boilers with new heat pumps at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

The extra money will be used pay for the upkeep of historic buildings, strengthen cyber security at royal residences and support the transition to green energy with £11m earmarked to replace boilers at Windsor Castle.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Meanwhile the price of home heating oil has doubled, leaving some families deciding to switch off their boilers altogether, using blankets to stay warm.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

Heat pumps run on electricity instead of gas, and are more efficient than traditional boilers.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

He wanted the basement free for the boilers and dynamo.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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