frying pan

noun

: a metal pan with a handle that is used for frying foods

called also fry pan

Phrases
out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one

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The eight-piece set includes an eight-inch saucepan, eight-inch fry pan, and 11-inch fry pan. Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024 In our testing of stainless-steel frying pans and saucepans, product testers and test kitchen editors alike lauded All-Clad’s D3 Everyday line as the best mix of value and performance for home cooks. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 The set comes with a 10-inch fry pan, a 3-quart sauce pan with a lid and a 3-quart sauté pan with a lid, all of which will not only upgrade your cooking, but will look beautiful on display in your kitchen. Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 When ready, heat a frying pan over medium heat and drizzle with a neutral oil, such as avocado oil. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frying pan 

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

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“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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frying pan

noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods

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