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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In a small saucepan, dissolve the cornstarch by whisking it into 50 grams (3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) cold water. Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025 While crust cools, bring milk and salt to a bare simmer over medium in a medium saucepan. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2025 In a small saucepan, combine mint leaves and sugar. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025 In a heavy medium saucepan whisk together cooled milk, whole eggs, egg yolks, 1/4 tsp. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for saucepan

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 May. 2025.

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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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