frying pan

noun

: a metal pan with a handle that is used for frying foods

called also fry pan

Phrases

out of the frying pan into the fire

: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one

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The eight-piece set includes an eight-inch saucepan, eight-inch fry pan, and 11-inch fry pan. —

Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024 In our testing of stainless-steel frying pans and saucepans, product testers and test kitchen editors alike lauded All-Clad’s D3 Everyday line as the best mix of value and performance for home cooks. —

Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 The set comes with a 10-inch fry pan, a 3-quart sauce pan with a lid and a 3-quart sauté pan with a lid, all of which will not only upgrade your cooking, but will look beautiful on display in your kitchen. —

Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 When ready, heat a frying pan over medium heat and drizzle with a neutral oil, such as avocado oil. —

Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frying pan