English · Food & Drink
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.