What is another word for skillet?

Pronunciation: [skˈɪlɪt] (IPA)

A skillet is a common kitchen tool used for cooking food. There are many different synonyms that people use for the word skillet. Some of the most common ones include frying pan, saute pan, griddle, and wok. A frying pan is similar to a skillet in terms of size and shape, but it is typically used for cooking foods that require higher heat, such as bacon or eggs. A saute pan is similar to a frying pan but has higher sides, making it useful for cooking dishes that require more liquid, such as stews or stir-fries. A griddle is a flat cooking surface that is often used for making pancakes or grilled sandwiches, while a wok is a curved, deep frying pan that is commonly used in Asian cooking.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, singular or mass
      pan.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, singular or mass
      stove.

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Usage examples for Skillet

The girl lifted the skillet from the stove, and let the flame flare up to hide her blushes.
"Stories of the Foot-hills"
Margaret Collier Graham
"Virginia," she directed, "run out into the kitchen and clean up that skillet and all.
"Shadow Mountain"
Dane Coolidge
They would have taken three hours, which was easily two and a half hours too long, but she bent over the skillet to sniff the aroma of frying bacon and lifted the top from the kettle a dozen times just to watch the potatoes bubbling.
"We Were There at the Oklahoma Land Run"
James Arthur Kjelgaard

Famous quotes with Skillet

  • A friend never defends a husband who gets his wife an electric skillet for her birthday.
    Erma Bombeck
  • A friend never defends a husband who gets his wife an electric skillet for her birthday.
    Erma Bombeck

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