skillet

noun

skil·​let ˈski-lət How to pronounce skillet (audio)
1
chiefly British : a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
2

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Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 Leftover vegetables, meat, and potatoes make a quick hash in a skillet with heart-healthy oil or can be baked into a morning casserole. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025 Move the ingredients to the sides of the wok or skillet leaving a hole in the middle. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 Arrange the tofu in one layer in the skillet. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skillet

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of skillet was in the 15th century

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“Skillet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skillet. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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skillet

noun
skil·​let ˈskil-ət How to pronounce skillet (audio)

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