skillet

noun

skil·​let ˈski-lət 

1

chiefly British : a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth

2

: frying pan

Examples of skillet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Return skillet to heat; cook, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, about 15 seconds. —Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024

Heat the vegetable oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. —Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024

Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over high heat. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024

Dietary options: Carb-conscious, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, Mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, vegan, vegetarian Meal examples: Caribbean-spiced tilapia with mango salsa; beef and sweet potato taco skillet; harvest salad with chicken and bacon Cost: Meals start at $13 per serving. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English skelet, probably from Anglo-French *escuelete, diminutive of escuelle, eskil bowl — more at scullery

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

skillet

noun

skil·​let ˈskil-ət 

: frying pan