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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Chop the cranberries and strawberries into small bits, then add them to a large saucepan. Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025 Melt the butter in a large, shallow saucepan over medium heat. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025 Fill a medium saucepan with water to a depth of 1 to 2 inches. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 Reheat the goulash in a saucepan over medium heat, adding more broth or water as needed. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 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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