Oven

An oven is an enclosed compartment for heating, baking or dying. It is most commonly used in cooking and pottery.

Cooking

In cooking, the conventional oven is a common kitchen appliance and is used for baking, broiling, roasting and heating food. Food normally cooked in this manner includes meat and baked goods such as bread, cake and other desserts.

See also : microwave oven

Other Uses

A kiln is another type of oven, often used for firing clay to harden it for pottery. Kilns are sometimes used for cremation.