oven mitt
noun
chiefly US
: a mitten that is made out of a thick material and used for taking hot dishes out of an oven
Examples of oven mitt in a Sentence
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Grab this KitchenAid oven mitt set, food storage containers for meal prep, a time-saving food chopper while they’re discounted too.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The set includes two kitchen towels, an oven mitt, and a potholder, all printed with a trendy blue-and-red cherry and polka dot pattern that’s perfect for America’s 250th birthday.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Grayson threatens to shoot her and Massey apologizes and ducks down behind a counter, covering her face with what appears to be a red oven mitt, the video shows.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2026
This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.
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Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
McLaughlin, a fashion designer, artist, and gorpcore icon based in Boulder, Colorado, has made a jacket from oven mitts—and an oven mitt from a loaf of bread.
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Corey Buhay,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
This super popular Yankee Candle large one-wick candle is a year-round favorite that’s 32 percent off, while this KitchenAid oven mitt set is under $20 right now — safe to say a home goods refresh is a must.
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Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Holding hot potatoes with an oven mitt or towel, split skins and quickly scoop out the flesh.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Aug. 2025
The genre just feels warm and breezy, and fits like a hand in an oven mitt at summer staples like barbecues, baseball games and pool parties.
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Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The set includes two kitchen towels, an oven mitt, and a potholder, all printed with a trendy blue-and-red cherry and polka dot pattern that’s perfect for America’s 250th birthday.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Grayson threatens to shoot her and Massey apologizes and ducks down behind a counter, covering her face with what appears to be a red oven mitt, the video shows.
—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2026
This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.
—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
McLaughlin, a fashion designer, artist, and gorpcore icon based in Boulder, Colorado, has made a jacket from oven mitts—and an oven mitt from a loaf of bread.
—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
This super popular Yankee Candle large one-wick candle is a year-round favorite that’s 32 percent off, while this KitchenAid oven mitt set is under $20 right now — safe to say a home goods refresh is a must.
—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Holding hot potatoes with an oven mitt or towel, split skins and quickly scoop out the flesh.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Aug. 2025
The genre just feels warm and breezy, and fits like a hand in an oven mitt at summer staples like barbecues, baseball games and pool parties.
—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Oven mitt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oven%20mitt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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