frying pan

noun

: a metal pan with a handle that is used for frying foods

called also fry pan

Phrases
out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one

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Shoppers are also going after this nonstick frying pan and this durable cast iron skillet that can seamlessly transfer from the stovetop to the oven. Clara McMahon, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Saying that any technology, AI included, is a magic bullet is like saying my frying pan will feed me breakfast. John Sviokla, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 The kitchen also comes with accessories, such as cups, plates, utensils and a frying pan. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025 Heat a medium nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat and spray with oil or melt butter. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frying pan

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frying pan was in the 14th century

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“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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frying pan

noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods

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