noun

Rayburn

Rayburn (noun) means a traditional British range cooker that stays on continuously, similar to an Aga. Example: “The farmhouse kitchen was warmed year-round by an old Rayburn.”

noun

A traditional British range cooker that stays on continuously, similar to an Aga.

"The farmhouse kitchen was warmed year-round by an old Rayburn."

How to use Rayburn

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA brand-name-turned-generic term for a solid-fuel kitchen range, common in older British farmhouses.

When to use it

Mostly used in British English, often alongside "Aga" as a similar type of cooker.

Word forms

Rayburns plural, Rayburns plural

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Etymology

From the Scottish surname Rayburn/Raeburn, taken from a place name meaning "roe-deer stream."

Frequently asked questions

What does “Rayburn” mean?

The word “Rayburn” means a traditional British range cooker that stays on continuously, similar to an Aga. In plain terms, a brand-name-turned-generic term for a solid-fuel kitchen range, common in older British farmhouses.

How do you use “Rayburn” in a sentence?

Here is “Rayburn” used in a sentence: “The farmhouse kitchen was warmed year-round by an old Rayburn.”

What part of speech is “Rayburn”?

“Rayburn” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Rayburn?

"Rayburn" (noun) means a traditional British range cooker that stays on continuously, similar to an Aga.