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

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Heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large high-sided ovenproof skillet, rondeau, or medium Dutch oven over medium-high. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with a lid. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 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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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 24 Mar. 2026.

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