What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hob
Example
I'm going to boil some water on the hob. [hob: noun]
Example
She was frying eggs on the hob when I walked into the kitchen. [hob: noun]
range
Example
I baked a cake in the range oven. [range: noun]
Example
The restaurant's range is big enough to cook multiple dishes at once. [range: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Range is more commonly used than hob in everyday language, especially in American English. Hob is less common and is primarily used in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hob and range?
Both hob and range are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
