ovenproof
adjective
ov·en·proof
ˈə-vən-ˌprüf 
: capable of withstanding the temperature range of a kitchen oven
ovenproof dishes
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Line a small rimmed baking sheet or ovenproof skillet large enough to snugly fit one 1½-lb.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper third and lower third positions; line an 18- x 13-inch rimmed baking sheet using parchment paper, or place an ovenproof wire rack on top of baking sheet.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Heat the same ovenproof non-stick frying pan over medium–low heat.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper third and lower third positions; line an 18- x 13-inch rimmed baking sheet using parchment paper, or place an ovenproof wire rack on top of baking sheet.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Heat the same ovenproof non-stick frying pan over medium–low heat.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ovenproof
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“Ovenproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovenproof. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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