toaster oven
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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kitchen appliance consisting of a small electric oven for toasting or warming food
