: a metal pan with a handle that is used for frying foods
called alsofry 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 comprehensive set includes 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans, a 10-inch sauté pan, and 2-quart and 3-quart sauce pans, plus two storage lids and glass lids.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025 Very quickly, Nate learns to use his affliction to his advantage via such methods as grabbing a blazing hot frying pan and pummeling his stunned opponent with it during a kitchen fight.—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025 In a large fry pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025 After cleaning your cast iron, be sure to wipe your fry pan very dry—this is key for preventing any rust spots.—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frying pan
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