Dutch oven
Americannoun
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a heavily constructed kettle with a close-fitting lid, used for pot roasts, stews, etc.
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a metal utensil, open in front, for roasting before an open fire.
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a brick oven in which the walls are preheated for cooking.
noun
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an iron or earthenware container with a cover used for stews, etc
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a metal box, open in front, for cooking in front of an open fire
Usage
What else does Dutch oven mean? In cooking, a Dutch oven is a type of heavy pot with a lid. But in slang, a Dutch oven is when you pass gas in bed and pull the covers over someone else's head, trapping it in like a Dutch oven traps heat. How is Dutch oven pronounced?[ duhch uhv-uhn ]
Etymology
Origin of Dutch oven
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil and sear the ribs evenly, making sure they’re nice and brown on all sides, before transferring them to a plate.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
The first kitchen tools on my must-replace list were: a microplane and a Staub Dutch oven.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
For King Arthur Baking, Kye Ameden evaluated Dutch oven breads, while PJ Hamel tested two dozen recipes; both found plenty to praise.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2024
“I just bought a Staub Dutch oven for like $100. And it’s normally like $400.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023
She filled a big Dutch oven with hot water and placed it on a burner, seeming to have set aside all personal topics.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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