ovenproof

adjective

ov·​en·​proof ˈə-vən-ˌprüf How to pronounce ovenproof (audio)
: capable of withstanding the temperature range of a kitchen oven
ovenproof dishes

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Heat the same ovenproof non-stick frying pan over medium–low heat. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 Cool leftover pudding completely, then transfer to a smaller ovenproof dish. Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 Heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large high-sided ovenproof skillet, rondeau, or medium Dutch oven over medium-high. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ovenproof

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ovenproof was in 1922

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“Ovenproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovenproof. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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