stove

noun

Definition of stovenext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of stove Some salsa was stored without a proper date marking and there was an accumulation of food debris on the grill and stove. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Picture trying to evaluate that same restaurant recommendation from your friend while responding to your boss’s texts, half-listening to a podcast and keeping an eye on a pot of pasta on the stove, all at the end of a long week. — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 Instead of jotting down vague areas like kitchen counters, break it into bite-sized tasks—kitchen island, counter to the left of the stove, and so on. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 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 See All Example Sentences for stove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stove
  1. oven
  2. microwave
  3. broiler
  4. toaster
  5. roaster
Noun
  • These mats are suitable for temperatures up to 500 degrees and can also serve as a baking mat in your oven.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Spread the rosemary sprigs on a baking sheet and place them in the oven.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Definition of oven
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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“Stove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stove. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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