oven

noun

Definition of ovennext
as in stove

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Recent Examples of oven Driscoll was nearby the whole time, but was distracted with the installation of a new oven. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 These cookies are perfect fresh out of the oven, but if your little bakers want more to do, top them with a little frosting and some red sprinkles. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 Oct. 2026 This is arranged in a galley style layout and is equipped with a sink, an oven and propane-powered cooktop, a microwave, plus quite a bit of cabinetry and counter space for a tiny house of this size. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Remove the pan from the oven and, with a large spoon, form 6 wells in the roasted veggies. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oven
  1. stove
  2. microwave
  3. broiler
  4. toaster
  5. roaster
Noun
  • In a hot stove season without a stove, a Cubs Convention without the players seems about right.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This pot is designed specifically for popping popcorn on the stove and making the perfect batch every time (in just about 5 minutes, too).
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Food debris build-up was also spotted on the inside walls and ceiling of the microwave along the cooks line.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Place the jam in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to loosen.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Move a rack 6 inches from the broiler (or more if needed for your pan to fit), and preheat it to high.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Gyro meat on the vertical broiler measured above proper cold holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of broiler
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
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

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