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

Her new recipe required her to use the stove for two hours.
Types of stoves
Stoves can be powered by electricity, gas, or other fuels, like wood or charcoal.

I prefer cooking on a gas stove because it heats up quickly.
Cultural Variance
The term 'stove' can refer to different appliances in different countries, like a 'range' in the U.S.

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