The oven
Example: The oven heats food using electricity or gas
Definition
"The oven" is a kitchen appliance used for baking, roasting, and heating food by enclosing it in a heated chamber. It typically uses either electricity or gas to generate heat, allowing for controlled cooking at various temperatures.
Etymology
The word "oven" originates from the Old English 'ofen,' which meant a device for baking or heating. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic '*ubnaz.' Did you know? The concept of an oven has been around since ancient times, evolving from simple clay structures to modern electric and gas-powered appliances.
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"The oven" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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