stove
UK: stəʊv | US: stoʊv
n. an enclosed apparatus for cooking or heating, typically using gas or electricity
n. (historical) a hothouse for plants
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The word "stove" traces back to Old English stofa, meaning "a heated room" or "bathhouse," derived from Proto-Germanic stubō (heated room). Over time, its meaning narrowed to focus on the heating apparatus itself, especially after the invention of enclosed cooking devices in the 15th century. The shift reflects technological evolution—from communal spaces to household appliances.
She left the soup simmering on the stove.
The antique coal stove warmed the entire cabin.
Modern stoves often feature induction technology.
He accidentally burned his hand on the stove.
The greenhouse stove kept the plants alive during winter.