potholder
/ˈpɑtˌhoʊldər/
noun
- A thick piece of fabric or material used to protect your hands when handling hot pots, pans, or dishes in the kitchen.
- Always use a dry potholder, because a wet one can conduct heat and burn your hand.
- She grabbed a potholder before taking the hot baking sheet out of the oven.
- My grandmother knitted a colorful potholder for every holiday.