sheet pan

noun

plural sheet pans
: baking sheet
Place pepitas on a sheet pan and bake until they start to pop, about 7-10 minutes.Ruth Tobias
No need to shell out for a high-end roasting pan and rack; just buy a cheap but sturdy sheet pan.Sara Dickerman

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According to Stankiewicz, professional bakers use sheet pans for baking cookies, like our Best Aluminum pick from Nordic Ware. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 Buy it in a duo that includes a medium-sized sheet pan to score a 10% discount. Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 Carefully remove the sheet pan and arrange the peppers alongside the chicken and potatoes. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024 This pack of pans includes a standard half sheet, smaller jelly roll pan, and a quarter sheet pan that's great for smaller portion sizes. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sheet pan 

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sheet pan was in 1916

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“Sheet pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheet%20pan. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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