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.”
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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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Rayburns
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The farmhouse kitchen was warmed year-round by an old _____.
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.
