saucepan

noun

sauce·​pan ˈsȯs-ˌpan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
especially British -pən
: a small deep cooking pan with a handle

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Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Combine all bulgogi marinade ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Whisk together pudding mix, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium saucepan until smooth. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in small saucepan. ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucepan

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saucepan was in 1682

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saucepan

noun
sauce·​pan ˈsȯ-ˌspan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
: a small cooking pan with a handle

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