ovenproof

ov·en·proof

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhv-uh n-proof]
- /ˈʌv ənˌpruf/
- /ˈʌv.ən.pruːf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhv-uh n-proof]
- /ˈʌv ənˌpruf/

Definitions of ovenproof word

adjective ovenproof capable of withstanding the heat of an oven; safe for use in cooking in an oven: an ovenproof dish. 1
noun ovenproof (of cookware) suitable for use in an oven; heat-resistant. 1
adjective ovenproof An ovenproof dish is one that has been specially made to be used in an oven without being damaged by the heat. 0
adjective ovenproof able to be used in an oven without being damaged 0
adjective ovenproof able to withstand the high temperatures of an oven without breaking, burning, melting, etc. 0

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Origin of ovenproof

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; oven + -proof

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Parts of speech for Ovenproof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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ovenproof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ovenproof usage trend in Literature

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