saucepan

[ saws-pan ]

noun

1. a metal container of moderate depth, usually having a long handle and sometimes a cover, for stewing, boiling, etc.

saucepan

/ ˈsɔːspən /

noun

1. a metal or enamel pan with a long handle and often a lid, used for cooking food

Word History and Origins

Origin of saucepan¹

First recorded in 1680–90; sauce + pan ¹

Example Sentences

"When I reach 80, I hope my children will come back to live with me," he says as he finds a saucepan.

From BBC

In a small, covered saucepan, cook potato in 1 cup of water for 10 to 15 minutes.

From Salon

To make Three Minute Fudge Frosting: In a small saucepan, add brown or coconut sugar, chocolate and 1/4 cup of water and bring to a low boil for three minutes.

From Salon

In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt butter.

From Seattle Times

Making noise to drive away malevolent spirits is a thousands-of-years-old tradition, but stick to banging saucepans, blowing whistles and popping corks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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