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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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the shredded chicken, 3 cups salsa verde and cumin. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Worcestershire sauce 4 large eggs Directions Make pastry: Combine 1 cup water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 Combine the demi-glace, 2 cups water and salt in a medium saucepan. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 Heat milk, and add egg mixture: Heat milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low, stirring often, until small bubbles appear around the edges, about 8 minutes. Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024 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 22 Jan. 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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