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chiefly British
: a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
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Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small skillet over medium.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Scottie Scheffler's menu, unveiled Wednesday, includes cheeseburger sliders, ravioli, meatballs, firecracker shrimp, chili and chocolate chip skillet cookies, among other dishes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Cook the naan in the skillet for about one to two minutes on one side until bubbles form.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Whether it’s served with cabbage, piled high on rye, or crisped up in a skillet, corned beef remains a symbol of Irish-American resilience, celebration, and good eating.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Scottie Scheffler's menu, unveiled Wednesday, includes cheeseburger sliders, ravioli, meatballs, firecracker shrimp, chili and chocolate chip skillet cookies, among other dishes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Cook the naan in the skillet for about one to two minutes on one side until bubbles form.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Whether it’s served with cabbage, piled high on rye, or crisped up in a skillet, corned beef remains a symbol of Irish-American resilience, celebration, and good eating.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Skillet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skillet. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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skillet
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skil·let
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