toaster oven

noun

Definition of toaster ovennext
as in microwave oven

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Recent Examples of toaster oven Grease build-up was found on the inside of the toaster oven at the sushi bar prep station. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 The Ninja air toaster oven delivers the functionality of a full-size countertop oven in a space-saving design that flips upright for easy storage. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 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 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
  • The kitchenette includes space for a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave oven.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 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
  • In her pristine Los Angeles kitchen, Nora Lum—the actor, comedian, and rapper better known as Awkwafina—is standing over a stove with two burners and losing the fight with both.
    — Elissa Suh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Aisha and her sister Nadia had spent the afternoon kneeling over a camping stove, preparing a lamb-and-okra stew.
    — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • The kitchen is wider and more open, and equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
  • How the researchers connect the photons The researchers first generated small, entangled groups of microwave photons using the superconducting circuits.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Except for a six-month closure in 2016 due to an oven fire, the restaurant was a consistent presence for approachable fine-dining.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This week’s pop-up lineup showcases the incredible breadth of Atlanta’s independent food scene, including a Portuguese wine dinner with Saberico’s Arroz de Pato oven backed rice and La Macaron Guy’s wild Sour Patch Kids macarons.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Unused equipment including an old toaster and non restaurant equipment were in the kitchen.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This toaster trades your MacKenzie-Childs classic black-and-white check print for a bold red-and-white pattern in the brand’s signature brushstroke style.
    — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Press the lip down to prevent it from reaching the broiler flames.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • The café uses a special roast from an NKC small-batch roaster called Northlandia, according to Stevie Rose, marketing specialist at Life Unlimited.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of roaster

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“Toaster oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toaster%20oven. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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