gas range

noun

1. a cooking stove that uses household gas as fuel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gas range¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Overhead ventilation in apartments and condos is often insufficient, so cooking with a gas range causes indoor pollution to linger in the home.

From Seattle Times

Benzene, which is present in underground oil and gas deposits, was found to leak from gas ranges and pollute homes even when cooktop burners and the oven were turned off.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, however, there are electric cooktops that use induction to give you far more precise control over the heat you’re applying, while also being better for health and safety than other electric or gas ranges.

From Los Angeles Times

Weeks into his trip, his water tank and gas range broke, forcing him to rely on rainwater.

From Los Angeles Times

You don’t have to worry about breaking the glass surface on a gas range.

From Washington Post