oven

UK
/ˈʌvən/
US
/ˈʌvən/

Translations

ovennoun
ovens
pl
UK
/ˈʌvən/
US
/ˈʌvən/
She placed the cake batter in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.
Elle a mis la pâte à gâteau dans le four pour la faire cuire pendant 30 minutes.
fourPar extension, pour un four de cuisson ou de traitement à haute température.
The pottery was fired in a kiln, which is a type of oven, to harden the clay.
La poterie a été cuite dans un four, qui est un type d’oven, pour durcir l’argile.
Additional translations
fourAu sens figuré, pour un endroit très chaud.
Synonyms
baking appliance
ovenadjective
more oven
Comp.
most oven
Super.
UK
/ˈʌv.ən/
US
/ˈʌv.ən/
Used attributively to qualify items intended for or relating to an oven (e.g., "oven mitt").
de fourSe dit surtout d’un ustensile, d’un plat ou d’un récipient destiné à aller au four.
Make sure you use an oven dish that can withstand high temperatures.
Veillez à utiliser un plat de four capable de résister à de hautes températures.

Definitions

ovennoun
An enclosed compartment, usually part of a stove, used for cooking and baking food.
She placed the cake batter in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.
A chamber or compartment used for heating, drying, or processing materials at high temperatures.
The pottery was fired in a kiln, which is a type of oven, to harden the clay.
(figurative) A very hot place or environment.
It's like an oven in here during the peak of summer.
ovenadjective
Designed for use in, or relating to, an oven.
Make sure you use an oven dish that can withstand high temperatures.