List of cooking appliances
Cooking Appliances
A cooking appliance is a device that aids in the process of cooking food. These appliances can be used for a variety of cooking methods, including baking, boiling, frying, grilling, roasting, and steaming.
Oven
An Oven (pronunciation: /ˈʌv.ən/) is a cooking appliance used for baking, roasting, and heating food. The term "oven" comes from the Old English word "ofen", which means a furnace or stove. Related terms include Convection oven, Microwave oven, and Toaster oven.
Stove
A Stove (pronunciation: /stoʊv/) is a cooking appliance designed for the purpose of cooking food. The word "stove" is derived from the Old English word "stofa", meaning any individual enclosed space, like a room. Related terms include Gas stove, Electric stove, and Induction stove.
Microwave
A Microwave (pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv/) is a type of oven that uses microwaves to heat food. The term "microwave" comes from the technology of the same name, which uses short-wavelength radio waves to heat food. Related terms include Microwave oven and Convection microwave.
Grill
A Grill (pronunciation: /ɡrɪl/) is a cooking appliance used to cook food by applying heat from below. The word "grill" is derived from the Old French word "graille", meaning a grating or lattice. Related terms include Barbecue grill, Electric grill, and Gas grill.
Toaster
A Toaster (pronunciation: /ˈtoʊ.stər/) is a small appliance designed to toast bread by exposing it to radiant heat. The term "toaster" comes from the verb "to toast", which means to brown or scorch food with heat. Related terms include Toaster oven and Pop-up toaster.
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