saucepan

noun

sauce·​pan ˈsȯs-ˌpan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
 especially British  -pən
: a small deep cooking pan with a handle

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Combine egg mixture and milk mixture: Gradually whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture in saucepan. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 In a small saucepan combine the 1 cup butter and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024 This seven-piece set includes a deep stockpot, a frying pan, a high-sided skillet, and a saucepan. Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add water, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saucepan 

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saucepan was in 1682

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“Saucepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucepan. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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saucepan

noun
sauce·​pan ˈsȯ-ˌspan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
: a small cooking pan with a handle

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