convection oven

noun

: an oven having a fan that circulates hot air uniformly and continuously around food

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Indirect grilling involves cooking food with hot air circulating it, much like in a convection oven. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 Also included is a stainless steel sink and an overhead microwave/air fryer/convection oven. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 This highly versatile countertop convection oven can roast, bake, air fry, dehydrate and more. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 Many convection ovens also have an extra heating element to help even out the temperature. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for convection oven

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of convection oven was in 1946

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convection oven

noun
: an oven with a fan that circulates hot air evenly and continuously around the food as it cooks
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