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

Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided cast iron skillet.

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Heat the rum in a small skillet over medium until reduce by half.

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Buster can break eggs into a skillet and has done it a number of times this morning.

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Don dropped the skillet, jumped into a crouch, went for his gun.

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I had no idea if it would even work, but right on the packaging Carr Valley actually recommends sautéing this cheese in a skillet.

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Kit turned a silencing frown on the philosopher of the skillet, but Billie went toward the guest with outstretching hands.

From Project Gutenberg

A pile of wood was heaped near some smoke-blackened stones, and to one side were a dingy coffee-pot and a skillet.

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On Sunday night there had been a hop on the shore of the lake, and a constable had danced with a skillet-wiper from town.

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You know, I think he kinda likes you; when you quit transmitting out there, Johnny was like a cat on a hot skillet.

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The cooking fixtures generally used are of sheet iron; a dutch oven and skillet of cast metal are very essential.

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Related Words

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