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Phrases
out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Grab this dishwasher-safe set that includes two saucepans, a Dutch oven, two frying pans, a cookie sheet, matching glass lids, and five kitchen tools.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
From frying pans to baking sheets to serving platters, all of our faves (and yours!) are up to 50% off.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
This four-piece set includes all the basics, including a soup or pasta pot, a sauce pan, and two frying pans in different sizes.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of frying pan was
in the 14th century
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“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
frying pan
noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods
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