Definition

Containers made of heat-resistant materials like glass or pottery, used for cooking and serving food in an oven.

Example

She prepared the lasagna in a beautiful piece of ovenware.

Conversation

I just bought some new ovenware for baking.

Nice! What kind did you get?

It's a set of glass dishes that are really pretty.

That sounds great! I love glass ovenware for its versatility.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ovenware → The word is formed from "oven" (from Old English *ofen*, meaning a chamber for baking or heating) and "-ware" (from Old English *waru*, meaning goods or products). The term "ovenware" refers to goods or products designed for use in an oven.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'oven' as a chamber for cooking and '-ware' as items made for use. This helps you remember that 'ovenware' refers to items specifically made for use in an oven.

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