What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
oven
Example
I'm going to bake a cake in the oven. [oven: noun]
Example
She was preheating the oven before putting in the pizza. [oven: noun]
range
Example
I cooked the pasta on the range while the sauce was simmering on another burner. [range: noun]
Example
The range has a convection oven that cooks food evenly. [range: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Range is more commonly used than oven in everyday language since it refers to a more versatile kitchen appliance that combines an oven and a stovetop. Oven is less common but still an essential appliance for baking and roasting food.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between oven and range?
Both oven and range are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
