convection oven
noun
: an oven having a fan that circulates hot air uniformly and continuously around food
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Unlike convection ovens, air fryers feature baskets.
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Air fryers, which function like compact convection ovens, are a convenient way to bake for people with limited kitchen space.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Combination microwaves can act as convection ovens, broilers or toaster ovens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Don't let the term air fryer confuse you: These things are pretty much just small convection ovens that use fans to circulate hot air around your food in order to cook it evenly and efficiently.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Air fryers, which function like compact convection ovens, are a convenient way to bake for people with limited kitchen space.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Combination microwaves can act as convection ovens, broilers or toaster ovens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Don't let the term air fryer confuse you: These things are pretty much just small convection ovens that use fans to circulate hot air around your food in order to cook it evenly and efficiently.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for convection oven
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“Convection oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convection%20oven. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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