slow cooker

noun

: an electric cooking pot that is used especially for cooking foods at a relatively low temperature over a long period of time
Until recently, there has been something of a divide between the slow cooker and the adventuresome home cook.Mark Bittman
Set slow cooker to low, cover and cook until brisket is fork-tender, 9 to 10 hours (or cook on high for 5 to 6 hours).Cook's Country

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Get the recipe 09 of 10 Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 20 June 2025 Pour the puree over the chicken and set the slow cooker for four hours on high. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025 In a time crunch this creamy slow cooker recipe provides a helpful pressure cooker variation. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025 In a slow cooker, overcooking can happen quickly since cheese and dairy are sensitive to extended heat. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for slow cooker

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slow cooker was in 1929

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“Slow cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow%20cooker. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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