oven

noun

Definition of ovennext
as in stove

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Recent Examples of oven After turning the oven and two burners on for 15 minutes, those figures rose to 89 ppm for carbon monoxide and 180 ppb for nitrogen dioxide. — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Spaeter shares that baking soda can act as a secret ingredient to a sparkling oven. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026 Not long after Pham and Lem have placed the pipa ducks in the oven, one of their regulars arrives early, in time to watch as Lem begins carving. — Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The pieces are oven safe up to 450°F and compatible with gas, electric, and oven use. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oven
  1. stove
  2. microwave
  3. broiler
  4. toaster
  5. roaster
Noun
  • Concentrations were generally highest immediately beside the stove and near the updraft of the smoke-clearing ventilation hoods, where cooks and chefs are typically working.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After 30 minutes of ordinary gas stove use, nitrogen dioxide levels in more than half of kitchens rose above 100 ppb, the threshold used in the EPA’s one-hour outdoor air standard.
    — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • There’s a kitchenette with a microwave and mini fridge, which comes in handy as there is no on-site restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Transfer your dish soap into a spray bottle, then heat up your vinegar in the microwave for about 30 seconds before adding it to the spray bottle.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of microwave
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
  • 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
  • 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
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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