Definition

Noun: - Heat-resistant dishware for cooking and serving: Ovenware refers to dishes, pots, or containers made from materials that can withstand high oven temperatures. These items are designed for both cooking food in an oven and serving it at the table.

Usage

Ovenware is used to describe the category of cookware that is safe for use inside an oven. It is typically made from materials like ceramic, glass, stoneware, or certain metals.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please place the casserole in the ovenware before baking.
  • Her new set of ceramic ovenware is both functional and beautiful.
  • This ovenware is dishwasher safe, which makes cleanup easy.

Advanced Usage

• As a collective noun: "Ovenware" can refer to a collection or set of such items.
  • The kitchen cabinet is stocked with various types of ovenware.

Variants and Related Words

• Bakeware (n): A more specific type of ovenware used primarily for baking (e.g., cake pans, muffin tins).
• Casserole dish (n): A common piece of ovenware, often deep and with a lid, used for making casseroles.
• Roasting pan (n): A large, shallow piece of ovenware used for roasting meats.

Synonyms

• Ovenproof dishware
• Oven-safe cookware
• Heat-resistant dishes

Antonyms

• Non-ovenproof dishware: Items not designed to withstand oven heat (e.g., regular plastic plates, thin melamine).
• Stovetop cookware: Pots and pans designed only for use on a stove burner (e.g., some non-stick skillets).

Noun

1. heat-resistant dishware in which food can be cooked as well as served