stove

[stoʊv]

stove Definition

• 1. an enclosed space in which fuel, especially wood or coal, is burned to provide heating, either for the space itself or for a stove that is connected to it
• 2. a device that uses electricity or gas to provide heat for cooking food

Using stove: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wood stove kept the cabin warm during the winter.

• Example

  She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

• Example

  The stove was too hot to touch.

• Example

  He put the kettle on the stove to boil.

stove Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stove

• oven
• range
• cooker

Phrases with stove

• stove pipe

  a pipe that connects a stove to a chimney to carry away smoke and gases

  Example

  The stove pipe needs to be cleaned before winter.

• stove enamel

  a type of paint that is heat-resistant and used to coat stoves and other metal surfaces

  Example

  The old stove needed a fresh coat of stove enamel.

• stove bolt

  a type of bolt with a flat head and a square shank, used to fasten metal sheets together

  Example

  He used a stove bolt to attach the license plate to the car.

Origins of stove

from Old English 'stofa', meaning 'a heated room'

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Summary: stove in Brief

A 'stove' [stoʊv] is an enclosed space that burns fuel like wood or coal to provide heat, or a device that uses electricity or gas to cook food. Examples include 'The wood stove kept the cabin warm during the winter.' and 'She cooked dinner on the gas stove.' 'Stove' also appears in phrases like 'stove pipe,' which connects a stove to a chimney, and 'stove enamel,' a heat-resistant paint used to coat stoves.