slow cooker
noun
: an electric cooking pot that is used especially for cooking foods at a relatively low temperature over a long period of time
Until recently, there has been something of a divide between the slow cooker and the adventuresome home cook.—
Mark Bittman
Mark BittmanSet slow cooker to low, cover and cook until brisket is fork-tender, 9 to 10 hours (or cook on high for 5 to 6 hours).—Cook's Country
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Using the slow cooker, the chicken is perfectly tender and juicy.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
This versatile slow cooker is large enough to hold a 7-pound roast, serving nine or more people.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Her kitchen counter is lined with an air fryer, slow cooker, Instant pot, blender, toaster and more.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The modern oven tends to be a Swiss Army knife for the kitchen counter—not just a toaster but also an air fryer, broiler, slow cooker, dehydrator, defroster, re-crisper of pizza, and maybe even a sous-vide cooker.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
This versatile slow cooker is large enough to hold a 7-pound roast, serving nine or more people.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Her kitchen counter is lined with an air fryer, slow cooker, Instant pot, blender, toaster and more.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The modern oven tends to be a Swiss Army knife for the kitchen counter—not just a toaster but also an air fryer, broiler, slow cooker, dehydrator, defroster, re-crisper of pizza, and maybe even a sous-vide cooker.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slow cooker
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“Slow cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow%20cooker. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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