waffle-iron
Definition
- Noun:
- A cooking appliance: "waffle-iron" is a kitchen device with two hinged metal plates that are patterned to create indentations in the batter, used to bake waffles. The pattern typically consists of a grid of squares or rectangles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She plugged in the waffle-iron to make breakfast for the family. (The appliance used to cook waffles.)
- The waffle-iron must be preheated before pouring in the batter. (The device needs to reach a certain temperature before use.)
- He cleaned the waffle-iron after the batter had stuck to the plates. (The metal surfaces of the appliance required scrubbing.)
Advanced Usage
"to use a waffle-iron": to operate the appliance for cooking.
- I need to use the waffle-iron to make a batch of waffles for the party. (Operate the device to prepare waffles.)
"waffle-iron pattern": the grid-like design imprinted on the waffle by the appliance.
- The waffle-iron pattern left deep, square indentations on the dough. (The design created by the device's plates.)
Variants and Related Words
Waffle (n): a crisp, patterned cake made from batter cooked in a waffle-iron.
- She topped the waffle with syrup and butter. (The food product made using the waffle-iron.)
Waffle-maker (n): another term for a waffle-iron, often used interchangeably.
- The waffle-maker has a non-stick coating for easy cleaning. (The same appliance as a waffle-iron.)
Synonyms
- Waffle maker: a device for cooking waffles.
- Waffle press: a term for a waffle-iron, emphasizing the pressing action of the plates.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms: "waffle-iron" is a specific tool and rarely appears in idiomatic expressions. However, "waffle" as a verb (meaning to be indecisive) is unrelated to the appliance.