cookstoves

noun

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

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  1. stoves
  2. ovens
Noun
  • For stoves that must be pulled out, unplug or shut off gas first, protect your floor with cardboard, then vacuum, mop, and wipe the stove sides before pushing it back.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Definition of stoves
Noun
  • The kitchen has a large center island, two ovens, two dishwashers, a warming oven and a casual dining area.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
  • At the heart is a chef’s kitchen with an island outfitted with two ovens, a warming oven, a microwave and two refrigerator drawers.
    — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of ovens
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“Cookstoves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookstoves. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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