-
Definition
-
Definition
-
Example Sentences
-
Word History
-
Phrases Containing
-
Related Articles
-
Entries Near
-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
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
Allow the pavlova to cool completely in the oven — at least 2 hours with the door closed.
—
Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Ina recommends cooking the bacon in the oven on a sheet tray.
—
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
But a couple of years ago food stylist Caroline Hwang, who is also co-founder of Synonym magazine, introduced me to her recipe for the Hawaiian version featuring furikake and a sweet soy sauce glaze that caramelizes in the oven to exquisite crunchiness.
—
Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
So this recipe successfully recreates that pizza oven kind of cook, but in a home setting.
—
Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for oven 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Time Traveler
The first known use of oven was
before the 12th century
Phrases Containing oven
Dictionary Entries Near oven
Cite this Entry
“Oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oven. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
oven
noun
ov·en
ˈəv-ən
: a chamber (as in a stove) used for baking, heating, or drying
More from Merriam-Webster on oven
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for oven
Nglish: Translation of oven for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about oven
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share