Definition

1. Noun:
   • A ventilation device: A "range hood" is an exhaust hood installed above a cooking range or stove in a kitchen. Its primary function is to remove airborne grease, combustion products, fumes, smoke, odors, heat, and steam from the air by evacuation of the air and filtration.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The new kitchen design includes a stainless steel range hood above the island.
  • Always turn on the range hood when you are frying food to prevent smoke from filling the room.
  • We need to clean the filters in the range hood; they are clogged with grease.

Advanced Usage

• "Under a range hood": Describes the typical location of a cooking surface.

  • For safety, a gas stove should always be installed under a range hood.

• "Range hood vent": Specifies the ducting system connected to the hood.

  • The contractor is installing the range hood vent through the exterior wall.

Variants and Related Words

• Exhaust hood (n): A more general term for a hood that removes air; a "range hood" is a specific type of exhaust hood for a cooking range.

  • The laboratory is equipped with an exhaust hood for chemical safety.

• Cooktop hood (n): Similar to a range hood, but may be used specifically for a built-in cooktop without an oven below.

• Vent hood (n): A common informal term for a range hood.

Synonyms

• Extractor hood: A synonym commonly used in British English.
• Kitchen hood: A general term.
• Stove hood: A common alternative name.

Related Phrases

• Range hood fan: Refers specifically to the fan motor and assembly inside the hood.

  • The range hood fan is too loud; we should consider a quieter model.

• Range hood light: Refers to the integrated lighting fixture on most range hoods.

  • I use the range hood light to see what I'm cooking more clearly.

Related Idioms

(Note: "Range hood" is a specific technical/domestic term and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. exhaust hood over a kitchen range