Mary Berry

All-in-one dishes are among my favourites. I'm very much in favour of using the oven as much as possible - for casseroles, roasts and other one-pot meals - rather than the hob, where dishes need much more attention.

British Chef

Trish Regan

I think that reality is divorced from former vice president Joe Biden who hob knobs with these Hollywood dictators.

American Journalist

Gino D'Acampo

My house is very normal - only I have three dishwashers, two fridges and hobs everywhere.

Italian Chef

Used to describe where pots and pans are placed for cooking on a stove.

Cooking Context

Refers to the heated section of a stove, not just any flat surface.

Heat Source

Can specify the type of stove, such as electric, gas, or induction.

Stove Type

Refers to a specialized tool for cutting gears and is used in mechanical contexts.

Machinery Part

Primarily used in industry or by professionals who work with machinery.

Technical Usage

Unlikely to be used in everyday conversation unless related to specific work or context.

Not Common Speech

Represents a small, mythical creature with a playful or mischievous nature.

Folklore Creature

An old-fashioned term rarely used in modern language outside of historical or mythical references.

Archaic Usage

Most associated with British folklore and stories.

Hob