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stove (noun)

A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.

💬 Example

"I am cooking a large pot of soup on the stove for dinner."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a large, steaming 'S' shape on top of a glowing 'TOVE' (like a 'stove' that's very hot). The 'S' represents stea...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
cooker range cooktop hob furnace
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing 'stove' with 'oven' when they are separate units. → Use 'oven' for the enclosed baking compartment and 'stove' or 'cooktop' for the surface with burners if they are distinct appliances.

Using 'stove' to refer to a microwave or grill. → Use 'microwave' for microwave ovens and 'grill' or 'barbecue' for grilling appliances.

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