panful

[ pan-fool ]

noun

, plural pan·fuls.

1. the amount a pan can hold.

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of panful¹

First recorded in 1870–75; pan ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

Sara says her mother made a panful in advance so we can all taste it now.

From Literature

If you're caramelizing a panful, frying up some rings, or trying out one of your other favorite onion-forward recipes, that makes sense.

From Salon

Mihoko told me her husband avoided talking about the war or his experience on Guam, although he did volunteer to cook up a panful of field mice shortly after they married.

From Slate

Really, it’s the panful of peach drippings that makes this dish shine.

From New York Times

The crustiness comes from having a broiling panful of water – or a few ice cubes – in the bottom of the oven to steam the loaf while it cooks.

From The Guardian