convection oven

noun

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

Examples of convection oven in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Your air fryer is just a little convection oven with a fan system that really blows. Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024 Send any news, comments, Mars river kayaks, and convection oven recipes to talk@qz.com. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024 The gourmet chef’s kitchen is both elevated and inviting, with a waterfall island with seating for seven, Pietra Fina white marble countertops, and an Officine Gullo six-burner gas range with dual convection ovens. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 This Samsung electric range is a true convection oven with a lot of power that can cook quickly and evenly for perfect dishes every single time. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023 One of the challenges of getting that crispy crust when baking pizza in a traditional home oven or a convection oven is that the temperature isn't hot enough, and this is where the category of indoor and outdoor pizza ovens come in. Andrew Watman and Simon Nguyen, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. 2023 Toshiba 6-in-1 Inverter Countertop Microwave Air Fryer Combo The Toshiba Master inverter microwave is a versatile kitchen appliance that functions as a microwave, air fryer, convection oven, broiler and defroster, all in a compact, space-saving design. Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023 With this warm air being brought in from the element via the fan, the oven temperature remains more uniform when compared to traditional or regular convection ovens. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023 An air fryer is essentially a tiny convection oven. Jessica Hanners, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convection%20oven. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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