stove

noun

Definition of stovenext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of stove Fill a tea kettle or pot with water, and set it to boil on your stove. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 Sup broth was stored near a stove at 82 degrees; codes call for soups to be kept hot at or above 135 degrees. — Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The previous owners’ blue kitchen would have to go, but Appleton and Rafter preserved the island’s stone top, the window shutters, and the black Aga stove—a staple of an English country house. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Clean the gap between your stove and counter to prevent grease buildup, pests, and potential fire hazards. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stove
  1. oven
  2. microwave
  3. broiler
  4. toaster
  5. roaster
Noun
  • Its curved flame lines the back of the oven and generates impressive heat.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer the sheet pans to the center racks of the oven and bake until the cookies are golden brown and soft in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Store cooked chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 4 months; thaw safely in the fridge, cold water, or microwave.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Maybe one day my mini microwave cookbook will become a touring band best seller.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Transfer to the broiler and cook until browned on the first side, 7 to 10 minutes.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Cover until the cheese is melted, or place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
    — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • Behind the scenes, five toaster companies might have bid on what the agent sees.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Toaster The heat your stove emits can damage sensitive components and plastic parts in your toaster.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • The menu, curated by coffee roaster and head drink maker Austin Debrewer, includes the typical lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, along with lemonades, matcha, teas and energy drinks.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Waterbird previously used coffee beans from Repetition Coffee, a roaster out of Lawrence.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of roaster

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“Stove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stove. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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