Meaning of the word "oven mitt" in English

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oven mitt

US /ˈʌv.ən mɪt/
UK /ˈʌv.ən mɪt/

Noun

a thick glove used for handling hot dishes and pans from an oven

Example:
She used an oven mitt to take the hot casserole out of the oven.
Always wear an oven mitt when handling hot bakeware.