gas-stove
Definition
- Noun:
- A kitchen appliance that uses gas as a fuel source for cooking: A "gas-stove" is a stove that burns natural gas or propane to generate heat for cooking food. It typically consists of burners on a cooktop and may include an oven.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She prefers cooking on a gas-stove because it provides instant heat control. (A stove that uses gas for cooking.)
- The old gas-stove in the cabin was replaced with an electric model. (A specific appliance fueled by gas.)
Advanced Usage
- "to light a gas-stove": to ignite the gas burners on the stove.
- He used a match to light the gas-stove after the power went out. (To start the flame on a gas-powered stove.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gas range (n): a kitchen appliance that combines a gas cooktop and an oven.
- The new gas range has five burners and a self-cleaning oven. (A larger gas stove with an oven.)
- Gas burner (n): the individual heating element on a gas-stove.
- One of the gas burners on the stove is not working properly. (A component of the gas-stove.)
Synonyms
- Gas cooker: another term for a gas-stove, especially in British English.
- Gas hob: a flat cooking surface with gas burners, often without an oven.
Related Idioms
- To have a gas-stove mind: (informal, rare) to think in a quick, volatile, or explosive manner.
- His ideas are like a gas-stove mind — they catch fire easily but burn out fast. (A metaphorical use comparing thought patterns to a gas flame.)
Additional Notes
- A "gas-stove" is distinct from an "electric stove" or an "induction stove," as it relies on a combustible gas for heat. It is common in many households and professional kitchens due to its precise temperature control.