slow cooker

American  

noun

• slow cookers
  plural

1. an electric cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid for cooking meats, casseroles, etc., for several hours at relatively low temperatures, usually around 200° F (93.3° C).

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Noun Inflected Forms

• slow cookers
  plural

Example Sentences

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slow cooker

She’s also got a rotation of slow cooker meals like lasagna and chicken teriyaki that make for hot, low-effort dinners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Braise it in the oven, smoke it on a Camp Chef Woodwind pellet smoker, or even throw it in a slow cooker, you’ll end up with a delicious dinner worthy of indulging in.

From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025

You may also want to include vegetarian options like a hearty salad and slow cooker vegetable soup.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024

Let it all steep for 10 minutes, remove the spices, and set the burner to “warm,” or pour it into a slow cooker for the party.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023

But Mom’s not much of a cook, and I don't think anyone’s ever going to get used to the slow cooker spewing out what Daniel refers to as gelatinous goo.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen