toaster oven

noun

Definition of toaster ovennext
as in microwave oven

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Recent Examples of toaster oven Your life may be improved immeasurably with a good toaster oven. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026 What’s the best toaster oven to buy? — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 This well-sized toaster oven can fit up to six pieces of toast, a 12-inch pizza, four pounds of chicken or most casserole dishes. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 Reheat individual servings in the microwave or a toaster oven until warmed through. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster oven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toaster oven
  1. microwave oven
  2. stove
  3. microwave
  4. oven
  5. toaster
  6. broiler
  7. roaster
Noun
  • It is outfitted with premium BlueStar professional grade appliances, a Miele espresso machine, Miele microwave oven, a two-zone Miele wine refrigerator, and soapstone countertops.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • The researchers noted a few limitations to their study results, namely that the experiments were performed at a laboratory scale with a domestic microwave oven, which might not match the results at a larger scale with industrial microwaves.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Definition of microwave oven
Noun
  • The shed had a standing shower and a kitchenette, and Merryman added a table-top stove and oven.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Simply heat cream on the stove and mix in Parmesan cheese and garlic.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • While saving thousands of euros in microwave cable costs, an autonomous heat engine will also help reduce the complexity of building quantum computers in the future.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 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
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Serve up the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with less pressure by simply tossing all of the ingredients into your Dutch oven.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • This is well-stocked and suitable for serious cooking, with a sink, an oven and induction cooktop, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, and even a dishwasher, which is a rare luxury in a tiny house.
    — Adam Williams July 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • The direct heat from coils in a toaster provides the bread with access to higher temperatures due to proximity.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
  • This three-in-one appliance saves counter space by functioning as an air fryer, a toaster, and an oven.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • While the broiler heats, combine the chicken, Italian salad dressing, parsley and salt in a large bowl.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The lot gets toasted under the broiler, allowing the sauce to char and melt into a velvety smooth shawl over this restaurant-worthy croque monsieur.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • The roaster has two chambers suspended above propane burners.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Their coffee beans come from Counterculture, a roaster located in the West Loop that sources their beans from all over the world.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Definition of roaster

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“Toaster oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toaster%20oven. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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