toaster oven

noun

: a usually small electrical appliance that can function as an oven or a toaster

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These look like toaster ovens on steroids. Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025 Hold the toaster oven over the trash and brush or empty out crumbs. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 Heat oven to 350 degrees, or convection or air fryer toaster oven to 325. Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 Original price: $219.95 The Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven with grill offers eight functions and comes with a reversible grill/griddle plate for searing steaks or making a perfect breakfast. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toaster oven

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toaster oven was in 1961

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“Toaster oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toaster%20oven. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

toaster oven

noun
: an electrical kitchen appliance that bakes, broils, and toasts and that fits on a countertop

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