What context can I use each word in?

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

cooker

Example

I'm going to put the chicken in the slow cooker for dinner tonight. [cooker: noun]

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My friend is a great cooker and always makes delicious meals. [cooker: noun]

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I need to buy a new rice cooker since my old one broke. [cooker: noun]

stove

Example

I'm going to cook the pasta on the stove. [stove: noun]

Example

We use the wood stove to heat our cabin in the winter. [stove: noun]

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I prefer using a gas stove over an electric one. [stove: noun]

Definitions of cooker and stove

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Key differences and similarities of cooker and stove

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Good things to know

Which word is more common?

Stove is more commonly used than cooker in everyday language, especially in American English. Stove is a versatile term that covers a wide range of cooking appliances, while cooker is less common and more specialized.

What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cooker and stove?

Both cooker and stove are neutral terms that can be used in both formal and informal contexts.