toaster oven
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of toaster oven
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The Hedgehog clears crumbs from the recesses of a toaster oven, the back of a pantry or that limbo area under the fridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
As uninspired as it sounds, something like a toaster oven can be an amazing gift because it will be useful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2024
Less expensive options include a countertop induction cooktop, a slow cooker or an electric toaster oven.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 22, 2023
He cooks with an electric pressure cooker and, very rarely, a toaster oven, powering them with a portable solar panel and battery pack.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
I found a loaf of bread, took out two pieces, and laid them in the toaster oven.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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