pressure cooker

noun

Meaning

A heavy metal pot with a locking lid that cooks food quickly by using high-pressure steam.

Examples

She uses a pressure cooker to prepare hearty bean stews in a fraction of the usual time.
Modern pressure cookers are much safer than the older models that were prone to exploding.

Synonyms: pot, cooker, multicooker, autoclave

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pressure cooker

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛʃər ˌkʊkər/

Definition

A heavy metal pot with a locking lid that cooks food quickly by using high-pressure steam.

Examples

She uses a pressure cooker to prepare hearty bean stews in a fraction of the usual time.
Modern pressure cookers are much safer than the older models that were prone to exploding.
The recipe requires a pressure cooker to ensure the lentils are perfectly soft.

Synonyms of pressure cooker

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