ovenproof
adjective
ov·en·proof
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Definition of ovenproof
: capable of withstanding the temperature range of a kitchen oven
ovenproof dishes
Examples of ovenproof in a Sentence
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Heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. — Los Angeles Times, "Swipe right on spicy shrimp saganaki," 28 Aug. 2019 Heat a small, ovenproof, nonstick pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, "The Ultimate Post-Thanksgiving Detox Meal Plan," 23 Nov. 2018 Invert the soufflé onto an ovenproof baking dish or serving platter for re-baking, and let cool completely. — Alex Hitz, House Beautiful, "Soufflé "Suissesse" from Alex Hitz," 1 Sep. 2013 Brush an ovenproof baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. — Nicole Sours Larson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "White fish & vegetables," 9 July 2018 Cook cauliflower: In a 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) cazuela, roasting pan, or ovenproof frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat, using a heat diffuser if using a cazuela. — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, "Paula Wolfert's Armenian Cauliflower (recipe)," 25 Apr. 2018 Transfer meat mixture to a 3-quart ovenproof casserole or baking dish. — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Shepherd's pie with gravy a family favorite," 6 Apr. 2018 Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. — Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, "This improved black bean dip is smoky and warm | Charlotte Observer," 20 Mar. 2018 Combine the flours and salt in a large, ovenproof bowl and warm in the oven for 5 minutes. — Country Living, "Homemade English Muffins," 15 Dec. 2014These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ovenproof.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ovenproof
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of ovenproof
: able to be used in an oven
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