baking sheet

American  

[bey-king sheet] / ˈbeɪ kɪŋ ˌʃit /

noun

baking sheets plural

1. a flat, rectangular metal pan used for baking cookies, bread, and other food in an oven, typically having four slightly raised rims.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• baking sheets
  plural

Etymology

Origin of baking sheet

First recorded in 1805–10

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• baking sheet vs. cookie sheet

Example Sentences

To prepare, simply place the half turkey on a baking sheet, tuck the butter disk between the skin and breast and roast in the oven.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

On Sunday afternoons, I scatter halved strawberries or blueberries across a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle them with honey or maple syrup, and roast them until their edges bubble and the whole kitchen smells like jam.

From Salon • May 6, 2025

Using a cutter or a knife, cut into desired shapes and carefully transfer to baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

I also like to make the dough, scoop it out onto the baking sheet and freeze it.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

She pulled a bag of frozen fish fillets from the packed freezer and arranged six on a baking sheet.

From "George" by Alex Gino