toaster oven

Thân thiện

A family uses the toaster oven to warm up leftover pizza.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small electric kitchen appliance that functions as both a toaster and a small oven: A toaster oven is a countertop appliance designed to toast bread and also to bake, broil, or warm small food items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I use the toaster oven to make a quick grilled cheese sandwich.
  • For a small batch of cookies, the toaster oven is more energy-efficient than the large oven.
  • She warmed the leftover pizza in the toaster oven.

Advanced Usage

• As a more versatile alternative to a pop-up toaster: The term is often used to highlight the appliance's broader cooking capabilities compared to a standard toaster.
  • A toaster oven can broil a salmon fillet, while a regular toaster only toasts bread.

Variants and Related Words

• Toaster (n): An appliance specifically designed for browning slices of bread by exposure to radiant heat.
  • The toaster popped up the bread.
• Oven (n): A chamber or compartment, typically part of a stove, for baking, roasting, or heating.
  • She baked a cake in the oven.

Synonyms

• Countertop oven: A general term for a small oven that sits on a counter.
• Mini oven: An informal term emphasizing its small size.

Related Phrases

• Toaster oven broiler: A setting or function on a toaster oven that uses direct top heat to brown or cook food quickly.
  • Use the toaster oven broiler to melt the cheese on top.

Học thuật

Noun

1. kitchen appliance consisting of a small electric oven for toasting or warming food