toaster oven

noun

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

Examples of toaster oven in a Sentence

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They can be reheated in the oven, microwave, toaster, or toaster oven. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 Drew Barrymore’s 6-quart model looks so good on countertops, while Cuisinart’s also works as a toaster oven. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Read her love letter to this toaster oven to learn more. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024 But really: How often does a toaster oven bring you joy? Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 30 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 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

toaster oven

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

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