broiler

noun

Definition of broilernext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of broiler Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 Press the lip down to prevent it from reaching the broiler flames. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Simply spread the marinated pieces of meat, seafood or vegetables on a sheet pan and run them under the broiler. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Make it in a slow cooker for ultimate ease, then finish the sliders under the broiler once everyone’s ready to eat. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for broiler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broiler
  1. oven
  2. stove
  3. microwave
  4. roaster
  5. toaster
Noun
  • Coral Gables’ Eating House didn’t have an overwhelming number of inspection violations — just a dirty dozen — but did have an overwhelming number of roaches found in an oven drawer last week.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Teacup Tiny Homes The kitchen, meanwhile, is equipped with a sink, an oven and propane-powered cooktop, a microwave, and a fridge/freezer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • It was situated on a lovely, small piece of land, with a pool and a garden for the summer and a wood stove for the winter.
    — Merritt Tierce, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Use a microfiber cloth and a suitable household cleaner to spruce up cabinet fronts, handles, and appliance exteriors, paying extra attention to areas around the stove where grease tends to collect.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • It's equipped with a sink, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, an induction cooktop, and a ton of storage for a house this size, including both upper and lower cabinetry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • It was called any and everything from a ‘Magic Mouse on wheels’ to a dishwasher or microwave, and even considered a late April Fool’s joke by some fans.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • The need is especially acute for small businesses like the coffee roaster in Colombia.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Rochester was opened at the time by its head brewer Marshall Van Tuyl, head roaster Philip Enloe and around a dozen other co-owners, according to Feast.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of roaster
Noun
  • Worried about artificial intelligence destroying all of humanity soon, or, alternatively, turning your toaster or other home appliances against you?
    — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
  • That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of toaster

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