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

Examples of ovenproof in a Sentence

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Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 Heat the same ovenproof non-stick frying pan over medium–low heat. — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over high heat. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025 Line a small rimmed baking sheet or ovenproof skillet large enough to snugly fit one 1½-lb. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ovenproof

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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