stove

noun

Definition of stovenext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of stove Use your stove and oven less to avoid making your home hotter. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 An efficient biomass stove that would normally retail for about $40 can cost customers as little as $5 after carbon subsidies. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 Alcohol The alcohol from wine or brandy that would normally cook off on the stove won’t evaporate in a slow cooker. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026 Gregoria points her to the kitchen, where the old-fashioned black telephone hangs by the stove. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stove
  1. oven
  2. microwave
  3. broiler
  4. toaster
  5. roaster
Noun
  • As is the case with most baked goods—even those that technically don’t go into the oven—these pancakes are most successful when the ingredients are measured by weight with a scale.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil over the top and transfer to the oven.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • The nearby kitchen is quite small and is equipped with a stainless steel sink, an induction cooktop, a fridge, and a microwave.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Chickpeas inside the microwave was measured below proper hot holding temperature.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 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
  • One of Mercury’s most thoughtful gestures, Mack says, was when the singer visited his home and discovered that their toaster only handled four slices at a time.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Maybe the top of the fridge hasn’t seen a wipe-down in months, or the inside of your toaster tray has some lurking crumbs.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 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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