skillet

[ skil-it ]

noun

1. a frying pan.
2. a cylindrical serving vessel of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, having a hinged lid, a handle, and, sometimes, feet.
3. Chiefly British. a long-handled saucepan.

skillet

/ ˈskɪlɪt /

noun

1. a small frying pan
2. a saucepan

Word History and Origins

Origin of skillet¹

1375–1425; late Middle English; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of skillet¹

C15: probably from skele bucket, of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skjōla bucket

Example Sentences

On her social media pages, where she shares facts about her Melungeon heritage — a lesser known mixed race rooted in Appalachia — and raises awareness about her neighbors’ lack of clean water access, residents of the region have called the vice presidential candidate a “shillbilly”; circulated a #heaintfromhere hashtag and joked that he’s the kind of guy that puts his cast iron skillet in the dishwasher.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, four years on, he has painted 615 variations of a fried egg, some split, some peppered, double yolked, big, small or in a skillet.

From BBC

Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.

From Salon

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.

From Salon

In a deep, oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bucket
• frying pan
• kettle
• pot
• saucepan
• sheet