: a chamber (as in a stove) that is used for baking, heating, or drying
Examples of oven in a Sentence
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Please take the pizza out of the oven.
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Archaeologists also uncovered bread ovens, kitchens and stone grinding tools that had been apparently used to produce food.
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4 July 2026
This super-simple dessert performs a delicious magic trick in the oven—the berries sink and the topping rises, yielding a stunning summery treat.
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Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Heat them in the oven or microwave, on the grill, or in the air fryer and serve with a salad or side dish.
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3 July 2026
Tips for making Key lime pie Recipe information Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 375°.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
This super-simple dessert performs a delicious magic trick in the oven—the berries sink and the topping rises, yielding a stunning summery treat.
—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Heat them in the oven or microwave, on the grill, or in the air fryer and serve with a salad or side dish.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Tips for making Key lime pie Recipe information Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 375°.
—
Rachel Dolfi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for oven
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“Oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oven. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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oven
noun
ov·en
ˈəv-ən 
: a chamber (as in a stove) used for baking, heating, or drying
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