oven

noun

Definition of ovennext
as in stove

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Recent Examples of oven Recipe information Place a rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler. — Kristen Miglore, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2026 Kitchens are a bad location because the oven, stove, and dishwasher can heat up the room. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 The platter is also scratch- and stain-resistant, can be used to reheat food in the oven or microwave, and is dishwasher-safe for easy post-party cleanup. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oven
  1. stove
  2. microwave
  3. broiler
  4. toaster
  5. roaster
Noun
  • It's shown here furnished with a sofa and has a wood-burning stove for warmth.
    — Adam Williams July 15, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • Pets and other animals accidentally start hundreds of home fires each year, often by knocking over candles, tipping space heaters or bumping stove knobs.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Defeating enemy drones Lockheed Martin is now accelerating prototype production of both the Morfius platform and its microwave payload to speed deployment.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • From space-saving drawer models to hardworking over-the-range designs, here’s how to choose the microwave that fits the way your family cooks.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Along with being for storage or warming food, Angelesco notes older gas ranges often put a broiler drawer in this spot.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • Turn the broiler to high and move the sheet pan to the rack closest to the broiler.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • The toaster used is shared with full-gluten bread, but the conveyor belt-style oven allows workers to place gluten-free bread on aluminum foil to keep it from touching the actual oven.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • Fire officials deemed the fire accidental after determining that the family dog, Bo, jumped onto the kitchen counter and turned on the toaster, which ignited nearby combustibles.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • Inventory is already becoming limited, so scroll on to shop the best deals still available, including the iconic Dutch oven, a rectangular roaster, and more.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
  • The business is also a coffee roaster and serves desserts such as baklava and Turkish delights.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of roaster

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“Oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oven. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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