toaster oven

noun

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

Examples of toaster oven in a Sentence

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Stand mixers, toaster ovens, fridges, and microwaves are all items worth keeping your eye out for. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Officials said the fire started when the family was making breakfast and a toaster oven caught fire. Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 Toast the burrito in a skillet or put it in a toaster oven for extra crunch. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026 Forgetting Electrical Elements From microwaves and refrigerators to stand mixers and toaster ovens, electrical sockets in the kitchen are crucial. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026 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 12 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

toaster oven

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

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