toaster oven

noun

Synonyms of toaster ovennext
: 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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Reheat straight from the fridge or freezer in a toaster, toaster oven, preheated 300°F oven, or covered skillet over low heat until heated through. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Burns easily, though, so keep an eye on that toaster oven. Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026 While heating up a slice of pizza, a chunk of cheese landed on the heating element in my toaster oven, filling the kitchen with smoke and triggering the smoke alarm. John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 The next cabinet over houses what appears to be a microwave or toaster oven. New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster oven

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

toaster oven

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

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