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

Remove the peppers from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024

Warm an ungreased comal (griddle) or large skillet over medium. —Gabriela Camara, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 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