stove

noun

Definition of stovenext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of stove The stove is made from stainless steel, a durable, heat- and corrosion-resistant material often used in outdoor equipment. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 July 2026 Turn the heat down, maybe move the pan off the stove or give the sandwich a flip. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Hot stove brought down to a simmer Sporting KC’s name has been in the rumor mill this summer. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 These findings suggest that a relatively simple change in the home – switching from a gas stove to an electric stove – may lead to meaningful improvements in asthma control for people who are struggling with their symptoms. — Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 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
  • Friday afternoons for many Saudis often mean queuing for the cheap, calorie-rich, clay-oven bread.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Brand crisps up a variety of tails ranging from salmon to cod to tilefish in the oven and assesses their flavors and textures.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Mooney recommends placing them in a microwave-safe bowl, filling it with water, and heating it for a few minutes.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • It can also be used indoors when the power goes out to power your refrigerator, TV, microwave, coffee maker, and other appliances.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 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
  • Best Amazon Home New Arrivals Upgrade your kitchen with a nonstick frying pan that’s actually nonstick, a two-slice toaster that’s surprisingly not an eyesore, and a Le Creuset mini cocotte.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
  • The Holopireks found a coffee roaster, Foxen Coffee out of Monett, to use in the shop for both hot and iced beverages.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of roaster

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“Stove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stove. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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