Stove
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Stove
A stove is a household appliance used for cooking and heating food, typically powered by gas, electricity, or wood. It is composed of a fuel source, an oven, and a cooking surface, which is usually made of metal. The fuel source is typically located at the base of the stove, while the oven is located at the top. The cooking surface is located between the fuel source and the oven. Stoves come in various shapes and sizes, from small portable stoves to large built-in ranges. They can be freestanding or built into the kitchen countertop. Stoves are designed to be safe and efficient, with features such as automatic shutoff, heat shields, and spill guards. One important aspect of stoves is their fuel source. Gas stoves are popular because they heat up quickly and provide precise temperature control. Electric stoves are also popular because they are easy to use and clean. Wood stoves are less common but are still used in some homes for their rustic charm and ability to provide heat during power outages. Another important aspect of stoves is their cooking surface. Some stoves have a smooth glass or ceramic surface, while others have traditional coil burners. Some stoves also have a griddle or grill built into the cooking surface for added versatility. Stoves have evolved over time to include a range of features and options. Some stoves have a convection oven, which circulates hot air for more even cooking. Others have a warming drawer, which keeps food warm until it is ready to be served. Some stoves also have a self-cleaning feature, which makes cleaning the oven much easier. Stoves are an essential part of any kitchen and have become increasingly sophisticated over time.
appliance, cooking, heating, gas, electricity, wood
Stove
A stove is a device used to heat food or other material. It is often used in the kitchen, but can also be used outdoors. Stoves can be powered by a variety of sources, including electricity, gas, wood, coal, and oil. Stoves can be built into the kitchen countertop, or they can be freestanding. They usually have a flat surface on which to cook food, and they often have a fan to help circulate the heat. Depending on the type of stove, a range of features may be available, such as a timer, warming drawer, and convection oven. Stoves also typically come with a range of safety features, such as a heat shield, spill guard, and automatic shutoff.
Cooking, heating, fuel, kitchen, appliance, safety.
Stove
The word “stove” is a noun, referring to a kind of kitchen appliance, such as a cooking range. Its synonyms include “range”, “cooking range”, “oven”, and “cooker”. Its antonyms include “freezer” and “fridge”. Its cognates include the French word “stove”, the German word “Stube”, and the Spanish word “estufa”. Variants of the word “stove” include “stave”, “stove-pipe”, and “stove-wood”.
Etymology, Morphology, Stove, Origins, Word-Formation
Stove
The word ‘stove’ has its origins in the Latin word ‘stofa’ meaning ‘closet’ which itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word ‘stuphē’, meaning ‘any hollowed piece of wood’. The morphological construction of the word is the result of a combination of an Old French suffix -ve and the plurality marker ‘-s’. The phonology of the word evolved from Latin ‘stofa’ to French ‘estouve’ and onward to current English ‘stove’. The history of the word’s semantic evolution reflects a gradual shift from its original meaning of a ‘closet’ to its current sense of a ‘heating device’. The same semantic development has been observed in the Germanic languages where the cognate words ‘Stub’ (German) and ‘Stuf’ (Danish) still retain the original meaning of a ‘closet’. From a pragmatic perspective, the word ‘stove’ is used in contemporary English to refer exclusively to a kitchen appliance for cooking and heating food.
Etymology, Morphology, Word, Stove, Pragmatics.
CITATION : "Henry Fontaine. 'Stove.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=221302 (Accessed on July 16, 2025)"
Stove
A stove is an enclosed space or appliance used for cooking and heating food. It is generally composed of a hearth and a fuel source, such as wood, charcoal, or electricity. In other languages, the equivalent terms for stove include: Fürn in German, Foëne in Dutch, Focone in Italian, Estufa in Spanish, Brännare in Swedish, Sufragio in Portuguese, Plita in Romanian, Kuchyne in Czech, Khām in Arabic, and Danglo in Hindi.
Cooker, oven, hobs, stoveside, burner, range, hotplate, kitchen unit, cooking surface, heating device, roasting appliance, culinary appliance, cooking appliance, flame producer, fireside, cooktop, cooker top, range top.
Stove
A stove is a device used for cooking and heating food. It is typically powered by gas, electricity, or wood. It is composed of a fuel source, an oven, and a cooking surface, which is typically made of metal. Stoves may also include a timer, a thermostat, and a ventilation system. The fuel source is typically located at the base of the stove, while the oven is typically located at the top of the stove. The cooking surface is typically located between the fuel source and the oven.
Cooking, heating, oven, gas, electricity, wood.
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