Definitions
- Referring to a device used for cooking food, such as a stove or range. - Talking about a person who cooks food, especially professionally. - Describing a specific type of cooking appliance, such as a rice cooker or slow cooker.
- Referring to a device used for baking or roasting food, typically with a door and shelves inside. - Talking about a specific type of oven, such as a microwave oven or convection oven. - Describing a place where food is baked or cooked, such as a bakery or kitchen.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are devices used for cooking food.
- 2Both use heat to cook food.
- 3Both can be found in kitchens and restaurants.
- 4Both have different types and models available.
- 5Both require electricity or gas to function.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Cooker is a more general term that can refer to various devices used for cooking, while oven specifically refers to a device used for baking or roasting food.
- 2Design: Cookers often have multiple burners or heating elements, while ovens typically have a single chamber with shelves.
- 3Usage: Cookers are used for cooking food in pots or pans, while ovens are used for baking or roasting food on trays or racks.
- 4Temperature: Cookers typically have adjustable temperature settings, while ovens often have more precise temperature control.
- 5Size: Cookers can vary in size from small portable models to large commercial ranges, while ovens are typically a fixed size and built into a kitchen or wall.
Remember this!
Cooker and oven are both devices used for cooking food, but they have distinct differences. A cooker is a more general term that can refer to various devices used for cooking, while an oven specifically refers to a device used for baking or roasting food. Cookers often have multiple burners or heating elements and are used for cooking food in pots or pans, while ovens are used for baking or roasting food on trays or racks.
