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burner


Meanings
  • noun

    A device used to ignite or cook food over an open flame.

    - "He used a camping burner to cook his breakfast."
    - "The burner on the stove is not working properly."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241239"

Synonyms

ring
Rhymes
Words rhyming with burner
urner , turner
Variants
List of all variants of burner that leads to same result
burner , burners , burner account , burner accounts , burner phone , burner phones , back burner , back burners , back-burner , back-burnered , back-burnering , back-burners , barn burner , barn burners , Bunsen burner , Bunsen burners , front burner , front burners , front-burner , on the back burner , on the front burner
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'beran', meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. The modern term 'burner' likely derives from the idea of carrying or bearing a flame.


Trivia
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  1. The first portable camping stoves were invented in the late 1800s.

  2. The largest burner ever built was used at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. It was over 27 feet wide and could cook 12,000 hot dogs at once.


Related Concepts
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  1. stove: A burner is a type of stove, but not all stoves have burners. A stove is a larger appliance that can have multiple burners, as well as an oven and other features.

  2. grill: A burner can also be used as a grill, where food is placed directly over the flame to cook. A grill is a type of cooktop that is specifically designed for this purpose, with a grid or rack to hold the food above the flame.


Culture
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The burner has been a staple in cooking for centuries, with its use dating back to ancient civilizations. In modern times, it has become a popular tool for camping and outdoor cooking.

How to Memorize "burner"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a camping scene with a person holding a burner and cooking food over an open flame.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'burner' with the image of a campfire or a stove.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-U-R-N-E-R stands for Brings Us Rapidly Nourishing Energy Regularly.


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