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 recipe takes a few steps but is prepared entirely in a Dutch oven. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026

Bring the stew to a simmer, cover the pot and transfer to the oven. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026

Cover the pot, transfer to the oven, and cook for 2½ hours. —ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026

Using grills or ovens to heat homes is not a good idea and can also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, Finn said. —Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 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