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
Still, none of the methods we tried, including toaster oven, microwave, broiler and even roasting over the flame of a stovetop, seemed to get us definitively to true hot dog perfection.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024
Today, I keep my coffee maker, grinder and a small toaster oven on the counter and stow lesser-used small appliances on easily accessible pullout shelves in the lower cabinets.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024
All those layers of sheepskin, it was probably like a toaster oven inside.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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