1. a container in which water is heated to produce steam or hot water for heating buildings or powering engines
2. a large metal pot used for cooking or heating liquids
3. a chicken suitable for boiling rather than roasting
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The apartment building’s boiler provides heat for all the units.
• We need to replace the old boiler in the basement.
• The steam engine was powered by a coal-fired boiler.
• She used a large boiler to cook soup for the entire group.
• The recipe called for a tough old boiler that would become tender after long cooking.
• The boiler room was located in the building’s lower level.
• Regular maintenance keeps the boiler running efficiently.