saucepan

American  

[saws-pan] / ˈsɔsˌpæn /

noun

1. a metal container of moderate depth, usually having a long handle and sometimes a cover, for stewing, boiling, etc.

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saucepan British  

/ ˈsɔːspən /

noun

1. a metal or enamel pan with a long handle and often a lid, used for cooking food

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Etymology

Origin of saucepan

First recorded in 1680–90; sauce + pan ¹

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• saucepan vs. frying pan

Example Sentences

A ban on non-stick saucepans was removed from the draft law after intense lobbying from the owners of French manufacturer Tefal.

From Barron's

Put the chocolate chips and condensed milk into a small saucepan.

From Salon

All you have to do is pour the gravy into a saucepan, warm it up and serve it in a gravy boat.

From Salon

I melted a knob of butter in a small saucepan, then a spoonful of the dried leaves.

From Salon

Set up your double boiler: you want a medium-sized pot or saucepan with about an inch or two of water, and then a heat-proof bowl which fits snugly atop the pot.

From Salon

Related Words

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• bowl
• bucket
• can
• cup
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