toaster oven

noun

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

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Grease build-up was found on the inside of the toaster oven at the sushi bar prep station. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Your life may be improved immeasurably with a good toaster oven. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026 This includes toasters, coffee makers, toaster ovens, and air fryers. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026 On the other hand, small countertop appliances like a toaster oven or slow cooker produce much less heat and cost less to operate. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 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

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

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