Definition

A device used for cooking food, typically consisting of a flat top and one or more burners.

Example

She prepared dinner on the cookstove in the kitchen.

Conversation

Have you seen my new cookstove?

No, I haven't! Is it electric or gas?

It's electric, and it cooks food really quickly.

That sounds awesome! I need to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cookstove → The word is formed from "cook" (from Old English *coc*, meaning to prepare food) and "stove" (from Old English *stofa*, meaning a heated room or place). A cookstove is a device used for cooking food in a heated space.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cooking' ('cook') in a 'heated place' ('stove') — that's what a cookstove is used for.

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