ovenproof
adjective
ov·en·proof
ˈə-vən-ˌprüf 
: capable of withstanding the temperature range of a kitchen oven
ovenproof dishes
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with lid over medium-high heat.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Line an ovenproof skillet, rimmed baking sheet, or baking dish large enough to snugly fit one 1½-lb.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Drizzle oil in bottom of a large ovenproof skillet.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Line an ovenproof skillet, rimmed baking sheet, or baking dish large enough to snugly fit one 1½-lb.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Drizzle oil in bottom of a large ovenproof skillet.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ovenproof
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“Ovenproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovenproof. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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