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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the heat on low. 
Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Ladle batter into the skillet, repeating as able, depending on the size of the pan. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022 When hot, pour about ⅓ cup batter into skillet; cook until pancake is lightly browned on bottom and edges are set, about 2 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Drain the oil from a tin of anchovies into a skillet. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Only a cup of oil goes into a deep cast-iron skillet, and there is minimal risk of splatters or boil-overs. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2022 Transfer the batter into the preheated skillet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021 There will be plenty of nights for elaborate, festive meals with family and friends, but for now, this humble skillet is more than enough. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The skillet's black matte enamel coating protects the iron from damage while also providing even heat distribution to ensure your dish is cooked to perfection. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 See More
Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Ladle batter into the skillet, repeating as able, depending on the size of the pan. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022 When hot, pour about ⅓ cup batter into skillet; cook until pancake is lightly browned on bottom and edges are set, about 2 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Drain the oil from a tin of anchovies into a skillet. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Only a cup of oil goes into a deep cast-iron skillet, and there is minimal risk of splatters or boil-overs. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2022 Transfer the batter into the preheated skillet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch and a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021 There will be plenty of nights for elaborate, festive meals with family and friends, but for now, this humble skillet is more than enough. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The skillet's black matte enamel coating protects the iron from damage while also providing even heat distribution to ensure your dish is cooked to perfection. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 See More 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 ˈski-lət
: a frying pan
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