toaster oven

noun

: a usually small electrical appliance that can function as an oven or a toaster

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Unlike standard toaster ovens, both air fryer ovens and basket-style air fryers rely on a combination of high heat and convection (moving hot air around with a fan) to crisp up your food. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025 Combination microwaves can act as convection ovens, broilers or toaster ovens. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 Our Place Wonder Oven $195 $175 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024 Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro $400 $300 Amazon This toaster oven slash air fryer makes the most of small countertops, using convection technology that cooks food approximately 30% faster than regular ovens. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for toaster oven

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toaster oven was in 1961

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“Toaster oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toaster%20oven. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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toaster oven

noun
: an electrical kitchen appliance that bakes, broils, and toasts and that fits on a countertop

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