Definition of cookstovenext
as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it a small cookstove that would be appropriate for an apartment

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Recent Examples of cookstove According to a 2024 Climate Seed Report, efficient cookstoves reduce CO2 and black carbon emissions by 30–60%, while also improving respiratory health, saving fuel costs, and reducing deforestation. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Add some more fun to your festival stay by bringing along a Bluetooth speaker, tapestries, a cookstove and other camping accessories. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025 In Africa, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific, where many rely on cookstoves that use wood or dung, rural and poor people are more affected by smoke. Judy Stone, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Distributing solar lanterns, clean cookstoves, and low-energy microgrids to poor villagers might make those handing them out feel good. Ted Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2016 See All Example Sentences for cookstove
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Noun
  • Knowing what ingredients are required on paper is meaningless if the chef has never actually turned on the stove or managed a high-stakes kitchen rush.
    Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Most RVs have a basic kitchen with a stove, fridge, and a small sink, but the cookware and utensils can vary from one to another.
    Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Transfer to the oven and roast until crisp-tender and charred in spots, about 8 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Smooth the surface of the mixture, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and transfer the skillet to the oven.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Cookstove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookstove. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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