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UVN/ˈʌvn/

An oven is the hot box for baking and roasting, usually part of a cooker. The cooker also has rings on top for pans. Over means above / finished — extra r. Microwave is a different, faster machine.

Meaning

The box inside a cooker that heats food from all sides.

Examples

• “The cake is in the oven.”
• “Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.”
• “Do not leave the oven door open.”

Good to know

in the oven (bake/roast). Top rings: cooker. Mix-up: over.

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