Definition

A device used for cooking or heating that produces heat by burning fuel or using electricity.

Example

She cooked dinner on the stove.

Conversation

Do you know how to use that new stove in the kitchen?

Yeah, I figured it out last weekend while cooking dinner.

That's great! I still have no idea how to turn it on without burning myself.

Just be careful and follow the instructions — it's actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To heat something in a special device used for cooking or heating, often found in kitchens.

Example

She decided to stove the vegetables to make them tender.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you need to stove your plants before winter.

Yeah, I want to keep them healthy and warm indoors.

That sounds like a good idea; how long do you usually stove them for?

Root Explanation

Stove → The word 'stove' originates from the Dutch word 'stoof', meaning a heated room or a place for cooking. It refers to a device used for heating or cooking.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'heated room' in Dutch, which helps you remember that a stove is a device used for heating or cooking.

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