-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Phrases
out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one
Examples of frying pan in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The set also comes with 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans.
—
Molly Allen, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2024
Amazon has a variety of cookware, gadgets, organization sets, and more under $25, like this frying pan from Sensarte, which is marked down to $18.
—
Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2024
This class frying pan is a great deal at just $34 and will see you through plenty of Sunday morning egg breakfasts and weekday veggie stir-fries.
—
Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2024
The set includes frying pans, egg pans, deep casserole dishes, cooking utensils, lids, and more.
—
Laura Lu, Parents, 15 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for frying pan ![](/dist-cross-dungarees/2024-08-15--15-22-11-hrh2al/images/svg/redesign/arrow-right-exemplar.svg)
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'frying pan.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of frying pan was
in the 14th century
Dictionary Entries Near frying pan
Cite this Entry
“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
frying pan
noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods
More from Merriam-Webster on frying pan
Nglish: Translation of frying pan for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of frying pan for Arabic Speakers
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share