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gas range

American  

noun

  1. a cooking stove that uses household gas as fuel.


Etymology

Origin of gas range

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

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The first batch came out burnt, mostly because my crappy gas range doesn't really have a "low" setting.

From Salon May 10, 2023

Weeks into his trip, his water tank and gas range broke, forcing him to rely on rainwater.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2023

One recent listing for a new home in Bethesda touts the selling point of a $16,000 antique-style Lacanche French gas range, which builders installed in the kitchen.

From Washington Times Feb. 9, 2023

Kitchens feature shaker square cabinets with contemporary handles and soft-close doors and drawers, under-cabinet lighting, quartz counters with full-height tile backsplash, large single-bowl stainless steel sinks and LG stainless steel appliances, including a gas range.

From Seattle Times Jun. 17, 2022

It was simmering over low fires on the gas range.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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