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burners

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɝnɝz// UK //bˈɜːnəz// burn·ers

n. the parts of a stove that produce heat or a flame for cooking. You use them to heat up your pots and pans.

n. the components of a stove or heater that produce heat or flame, typically through the combustion of gas or electrical resistance. Often used in the plural when referring to the cooking surface as a whole.


SIMPLE

I left the pot on one of the back burners.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef turned on all four burners to prepare the different sauces for the evening service.

COMPLEX

Modern induction cooktops use electromagnetic fields rather than traditional gas burners to transfer heat directly to the cookware, resulting in a safer and more energy-efficient kitchen environment.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural. Often appears in the idiom 'on the back burner' to describe a task that is not currently a priority.

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