skillet

[ skil-it ]

noun

1. a frying pan.
2. a cylindrical serving vessel of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, having a hinged lid, a handle, and, sometimes, feet.
3. Chiefly British. a long-handled saucepan.

skillet

/ ˈskɪlɪt /

noun

1. a small frying pan
2. a saucepan

Word History and Origins

Origin of skillet¹

1375–1425; late Middle English; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of skillet¹

C15: probably from skele bucket, of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skjōla bucket

Example Sentences

Partially cover the skillet and steam the dumplings until most of the water cooks off.

From Washington Post

In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm one tablespoon of oil.

From Outside Online

Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the liquid into the skillet, avoiding direct contact with the chicken.

From Washington Post

Then head to the beach, scoop them up by the dozens, and fry them in a skillet.

From Outside Online

Similarly, it’s important to let a skillet heat up on the stove top, too.

From Washington Post

Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided cast iron skillet.

From The Daily Beast

Heat the rum in a small skillet over medium until reduce by half.

From The Daily Beast

Buster can break eggs into a skillet and has done it a number of times this morning.

From The Daily Beast

Don dropped the skillet, jumped into a crouch, went for his gun.

From The Daily Beast

I had no idea if it would even work, but right on the packaging Carr Valley actually recommends sautéing this cheese in a skillet.

From The Daily Beast

Kit turned a silencing frown on the philosopher of the skillet, but Billie went toward the guest with outstretching hands.

From Project Gutenberg

A pile of wood was heaped near some smoke-blackened stones, and to one side were a dingy coffee-pot and a skillet.

From Project Gutenberg

On Sunday night there had been a hop on the shore of the lake, and a constable had danced with a skillet-wiper from town.

From Project Gutenberg

You know, I think he kinda likes you; when you quit transmitting out there, Johnny was like a cat on a hot skillet.

From Project Gutenberg

The cooking fixtures generally used are of sheet iron; a dutch oven and skillet of cast metal are very essential.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bucket
• frying pan
• kettle
• pot
• saucepan
• sheet