: capable of withstanding the temperature range of a kitchen oven
ovenproof dishes

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In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet cook ground beef and onion over medium-high until beef is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026 Warm the olive oil in a deep 12-inch ovenproof skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 In a large, deep ovenproof skillet heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium-high heat. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 June 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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