fireless cooker

American  

noun

1. an insulated container that seals in heat to cook food.

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fireless cooker British  

noun

1. an insulated container that retains enough heat to cook food or keep it warm

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Etymology

Origin of fireless cooker

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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Example Sentences

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fireless cooker

In a way," he said thoughtfully, "I hate to see that kid end up in the fireless cooker.

From Twelve Times Zero by Howard Browne

While you are making your fireless cooker, remember that the thermos bottle is made on the same principle.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

Since they eat a great deal of cream cheese and lots of fruit and vegetables raw, she does not feel that they need a fireless cooker; but she does greatly need a canner.

From The American Country Girl by Martha Foote Crow

A home-made fireless cooker, described in another place, is interesting to make.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

By the fireless cooker the cheaper cuts of meat can be cooked so that they are delicious, appetizing, tender.

From The Kitchen Encyclopedia Twelfth Edition (Swift & Company) by Anonymous

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