Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ovenproof

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.76 in modern English

Syllables: oven-proof
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Suitable for use in an oven, without being damaged by the heat.

Example Sentences

"Please cook the potatoes on this tray: it's ovenproof."

Etymology

From oven + -proof.

Inflected Forms

oven-proof (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

flameproof

Questions

What does ovenproof mean?: Suitable for use in an oven, without being damaged by the heat.
Where does ovenproof come from?: From oven + -proof.

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