toaster oven

noun

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

Examples of toaster oven in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For several slices, an oven or toaster oven is more convenient. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Air fryer ovens are usually larger, having a square or rectangular shape like a toaster oven. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Several surfaces were dirty with sugar residue, grime and syrup, including a back counter, a large mixer and a toaster oven. — Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Grease build-up was found on the inside of the toaster oven at the sushi bar prep station. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for toaster oven

• interwoven
• cloven
• hoven
• woven
• nonwoven

Kids Definition

toaster oven

noun

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