frying pannoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ ˌpæn /us/ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ ˌpæn /US also skilletB1 a flat metal pan with a long handle, used for frying food
Examples
- Swirl a little oil around the frying pan.
- With my favourite non-stick frying pan, I really don't need to use much fat for frying.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Pots & pans
- baking sheet
- billy
- broiler pan
- caldron
- casserole
- cauldron
- fondue set
- fryer
- grill pan
- non-stick
- ovenproof
- pan
- pot
- pressure cooker
- saucepan
- skillet
- springform tin
- steamer
- tajine
- wok
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Examples from literature
- Fry by spoonfuls on hot greased griddle or iron frying pan.
- Have ready in a frying pan a dozen onions cut in slices and fried brown in a little beef drippings or butter.
- Into the frying pan put a large spoonful of butter, one or two cupfuls of milk, and any gravy that may be left over.
- Place the oysters in a hot frying pan and brown on both sides lightly.
- To do this correctly, a thick bottomed frying pan should be used.
Idiom(s)
out of the frying pan into the fire