baking sheet

American  

[bey-king sheet] / ˈbeɪ kɪŋ ˌʃit /

noun

1. a flat, rectangular metal pan used for baking cookies, bread, and other food in an oven, typically having four slightly raised rims.

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Etymology

Origin of baking sheet

First recorded in 1805–10

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• baking sheet vs. cookie sheet

Example Sentences

To prepare, simply place the half turkey on a baking sheet, tuck the butter disk between the skin and breast and roast in the oven.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

If you would like to make some just to have on hand, here is how to do it: Mix it up and spread it out on a baking sheet.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

Using a cutter or a knife, cut into desired shapes and carefully transfer to baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Drain noodles and transfer to a greased wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Trotter looked up from the table where she was spooning cookie dough onto a baking sheet and gave her the eye.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson