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oven

/ˈʌv.ən/

[/ˈʌv.ən/]

cooking heat box

Beginnernoun

Definition

An oven is an enclosed space that gets hot inside and is used for baking and roasting.

Example

She slid the tray of cookies into the hot oven and set the timer for twelve minutes.

She slid the tray of cookies into the hot oven and set the timer for twelve minutes.

Etymology

From Old English 'ofen', a common Germanic word.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for baking and roasting; central to most kitchens.

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