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convection oven
noun
: an oven having a fan that circulates hot air uniformly and continuously around food
Examples of convection oven in a Sentence
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Other culinary highlights include high-end appliances, from a gas range to convection ovens, plus a breakfast bar.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The Whirlwind Oven faded from popularity as the microwave oven was introduced, but the technology was picked up and used for convection ovens, which use fans to move air around in the same way.
—Stephanie Ganz, Quartz, 1 May 2024
The buzzworthy countertop kitchen appliances work much like convection ovens.
—Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Your air fryer is just a little convection oven with a fan system that really blows.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
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—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
The gourmet chef’s kitchen is both elevated and inviting, with a waterfall island with seating for seven, Pietra Fina white marble countertops, and an Officine Gullo six-burner gas range with dual convection ovens.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
This Samsung electric range is a true convection oven with a lot of power that can cook quickly and evenly for perfect dishes every single time.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
One of the challenges of getting that crispy crust when baking pizza in a traditional home oven or a convection oven is that the temperature isn't hot enough, and this is where the category of indoor and outdoor pizza ovens come in.
—Andrew Watman and Simon Nguyen, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined above
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“Convection oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convection%20oven. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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convection oven
noun
: an oven with a fan that circulates hot air evenly and continuously around the food as it cooks
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