oven

Meanings

• noun

  A large container with a heating chamber used to cook food.

  - "She baked a cake in the oven."
  - "The turkey was cooked in the oven for hours."

• noun

  A device used for heating, baking, or drying.

  - "The artist used an oven to dry his clay sculptures."
  - "The oven in the science lab was used to heat up chemicals."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʌ.vn̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oven
heaven , seven , leaven , grieving

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Variants

List of all variants of oven that leads to same result
oven , ovens , oven glove , oven mitt , oven-ready , beehive oven , beehive ovens , convection oven , convection ovens , Dutch oven , dutch ovens , microwave , microwave oven , microwave ovens , toaster oven , toaster ovens , have a bun in the oven

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Etymology

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The word 'oven' comes from the Old Norse word 'ofn' which means 'heat'.

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Trivia

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1. The first ovens were made of clay and were used by ancient civilizations to cook food.

2. Modern ovens can reach temperatures over 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. The Guinness World Record for the largest oven is 11.7 meters (38 feet 5 inches) tall and 13.5 meters (44 feet 3 inches) wide.

4. The term 'bake' comes from the Old English word 'bacan', which means 'to cook in an oven'

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Related Concepts

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1. stove: A stove is a heating device used for cooking. It typically consists of a cooktop and an oven.

2. microwave oven: A microwave oven uses electromagnetic radiation to heat and cook food.

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Culture

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Ovens have been used for cooking and baking since ancient times. In many cultures, ovens are a symbol of home and family. They are often passed down from generation to generation.

How to Memorize "oven"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, box-like appliance with a door and heating elements.
   - Imagine food being placed inside and the oven being turned on.
   - Think about the warmth and smell of baked goods coming out of the oven.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oven' with the smell of fresh baked bread.
   - Think about the warmth and comfort of a home-cooked meal.
   - Remember that an oven is used for baking and cooking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Home is where the oven is' to remember that an oven is a symbol of home.

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