How to Use stove in a Sentence

stove

noun
  • I cooked the burgers on the stove.
  • She put the pan on the stove over medium heat.
  • The range doesn't work, the stove doesn't work, the oven doesn't work.
    Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The trick is to start it on the stove and finish it in the oven.
    David Holloway, al, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The stove pipe pokes through the snow on the roof; no need to shovel the pipe out.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Mar. 2023
  • They can be used on the stove or grill, in the oven, or over the campfire.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2023
  • Place the pot on the stove top and bring the contents to a boil over medium heat.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Some of the recipes looked better in the cookbooks than when whipped up on the stove.
    Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 9 Oct. 2023
  • There's no need to stand in front of the stove flipping pancakes!
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The kitchen, for instance, is crescent shaped, from the plancha to the grills and stove.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Jane was dancing in her socks while Roger checked a pan on the stove.
    Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Our host, warming his toes by the stove, was 90 years old.
    Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
  • For tender cuts like pork chops, the secret to a great braise lies in the method, not in hours on the stove.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2024
  • New York is set to become the first state in the U.S. to ban gas stoves in new homes and apartments.
    Joseph De Avila, wsj.com, 3 May 2023
  • It’s got a little sink and a pretend stove with pots and pans.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
  • One day, Henderson left the gas stove on and couldn't smell it.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Fill the base with water, add ground coffee to the filter, and place over high heat on the stove.
    Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Then, once the soup comes off the stove, things start to get interesting.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Step 4 Line a basket or bowl with clean, dry kitchen towels and set it by the stove.
    Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • One of the best parts about the weather cooling is a meal simmering away on the stove.
    Nick Siano, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Chop up your favorite toppings while the chili simmers on the stove.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Guests can expect gas lights and kerosene lanterns, a wood stove, and a porch overlooking the lake.
    Hilary Nangle, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2023
  • During the day, cover your windows, turn off the lights and avoid using the stove or oven.
    Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2023
  • On the stove, that means a quick simmer before searing.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • Banish countertop clutter with the help of this handy shelf, which sits snugly on top of your stove.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 23 June 2026
  • His older sister had been cooking breakfast and forgot to turn off the stove before leaving for work.
    Dan Pompei, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • The home features wide-plank oak floors, a large skylight, a modern kitchen with a Viking stove, a floating staircase, and an iron fireplace.
    The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
  • Place the pan on the stove and bring it to a low boil.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Pour the peels and water into a saucepan and boil them on the stove for about 30 minutes.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026

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