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springform pan

American  
[spring-fawrm] / ˈsprɪŋˌfɔrm /

noun

  1. a metal cake pan with sides that can be unfastened to facilitate releasing the cake when done.

Etymology

Origin of springform pan

First recorded in 1925–30; spring + -form

Example Sentences

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You can also serve the cake from the base of any style of springform pan.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2022

This creamy meal is baked in a springform pan, making a hefty pie that'll really stick to your ribs.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2022

Use butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, and wrap two layers of aluminum foil around the outside of the pan.

From Fox News • Dec. 16, 2021

A springform pan, minus the bottom, did the job of a cake ring.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2021

Spoon the batter into a 9-inch springform pan.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2021

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