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toaster oven

American  
Or toaster-oven

noun

  1. an electrical appliance that functions as both an oven and a toaster and is small enough to fit on a kitchen counter or table.

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

Reddington, infused with Spader’s elliptical charm, was a stylish addition to network TV, a character who could make an amazing frittata with just a toaster oven and who collected sabers from the Crimean War.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

Less expensive options include a countertop induction cooktop, a slow cooker or an electric toaster oven.

From Scientific American • Jun. 22, 2023

Remembering: Hester and Lester on his lap, Grayson’s hug, corn muffin in the toaster oven.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

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