Stove

usgb/stəʊv/
noun

An appliance used for cooking food.

She cooked dinner on the stove.
Visual representation of "stove" - An appliance used for cooking food.

Often appears as...

  • electric stove
  • gas stove
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Cooking Appliance

A stove in the kitchen context refers to where meals are prepared using heat.

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Her new recipe required her to use the stove for two hours.
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Types of stoves

Stoves can be powered by electricity, gas, or other fuels, like wood or charcoal.

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I prefer cooking on a gas stove because it heats up quickly.
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Cultural Variance

The term 'stove' can refer to different appliances in different countries, like a 'range' in the U.S.

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In the UK, they called it a cooker, but it's a stove back home.
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