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 The Ninja air toaster oven delivers the functionality of a full-size countertop oven in a space-saving design that flips upright for easy storage. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Your life may be improved immeasurably with a good toaster oven. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026 The best toaster oven is the Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Countertop Oven. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster oven

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toaster oven was in 1961

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“Toaster oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toaster%20oven. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

toaster oven

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

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