Phrase guide

hot stove

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A relatively low-powered kitchen appliance used in lieu of a proper stove.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You can try boiling water for that spaghetti on the hot stove, but it might take a few hours.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A hotplate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A stove with a hot element.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Any potentially harmful situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively

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5

noun

Meaning 5

The baseball off-season where trades take place and teams look to sign free agents.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • the hot stove report

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History

Etymology

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