Tandoor is a word that comes from the Indian subcontinent and is used to describe a cylindrical clay or metal oven commonly used for baking bread, meats, and vegetables. There are various synonyms for the word tandoor, such as oven, kiln, stove, fire pit, furnace, hearth, and grill. In different parts of India, the tandoor is also known as tandoori, tandir, tannour, and tanur. The tandoor is a crucial component of many Indian and Pakistani dishes like naan, roti, tandoori chicken, and seekh kabab, which are popular globally. The synonyms for the tandoor vary depending on the cooking style, ingredients used, and the region where it is being used.