oven

noun

ov·​en ˈə-vən 

: a chamber (as in a stove) that is used for baking, heating, or drying

Examples of oven in a Sentence

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Please take the pizza out of the oven.

Recent Examples on the Web

The interior of your appliances, like the inside of your oven or microwave, is generally safe for Magic Eraser use. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026

Then, top with butter, and let the oven do the magic of making this dish into a gooey, chocolaty dessert everyone around the table will love. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026

While the chicken is cooking, wrap 8 medium tortillas in foil and heat in a 375°F oven for about 10 minutes. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

It's equipped with a sink, a small fridge, an oven, and an electric cooktop, plus plywood countertops and plenty of cabinetry for storage. —New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ofen; akin to Old High German ofan oven and perhaps to Greek ipnos oven

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing oven

• beehive oven
• convection oven
• Dutch oven
• have a bun in the oven
• like an oven
• microwave oven
• oven glove
• oven mitt
• oven-ready
• toaster oven

Rhymes for oven

• coven

Kids Definition

oven

noun

ov·​en ˈəv-ən 

: a chamber (as in a stove) used for baking, heating, or drying