skillet

noun

skil·​let ˈski-lət How to pronounce skillet (audio)
1
chiefly British : a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
2

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Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small skillet over medium. 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 See All Example Sentences for skillet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English skelet, probably from Anglo-French *escuelete, diminutive of escuelle, eskil bowl — more at scullery

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of skillet was in the 15th century

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skillet

noun
skil·​let ˈskil-ət How to pronounce skillet (audio)

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