toaster oven

noun

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

Examples of toaster oven in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Thaw fully, then reheat in a toaster oven before enjoying. Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024 Select: Online Shopping, Simplified These days, a toaster oven can do more than just brown bread. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024 Then my husband found a Cuisinart toaster oven/air fryer combo last week. Adriene Rathbun, Sacramento Bee, 7 Nov. 2023 With convection settings, the unit serves as a microwave, toaster oven, and air fryer all in one. Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024 Dustin built a long wooden kitchen space by hand, fit with a fridge, sink, toaster oven and storage space. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Two were under a toaster oven and three under a steam table. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024 Surely, a toaster oven this inexpensive couldn’t handle homemade bread. Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2024 Reheat in the microwave, toaster oven, or preheated 350°F oven until warmed through before serving. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

toaster oven

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

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