toaster oven

noun

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

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Preheat broiler or Roast function of air fryer toaster oven (convection oven). Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 Gourmia Toaster Oven Digital Air Fryer A combo toaster oven and air fryer is a must-have appliance for any home chef. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 Warming up meals in a toaster oven likewise results in uneven heating, with the top portion getting dried or burnt and the middle part ending up lukewarm if the element is located on the top – the reverse is true if the element is on the bottom. New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026 Ninja Crispi Pro While you may be used to a basket-style air fryer or a toaster oven, the Ninja Crispi Pro takes a different approach to cooking and air frying. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 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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