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chiefly British
: a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium until shimmering.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
This is an important skillet to have with Justin Herbert at quarterback.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Pan Fry Chicken Pieces In a large skillet heat 2 Tbsp.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
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
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
This is an important skillet to have with Justin Herbert at quarterback.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Pan Fry Chicken Pieces In a large skillet heat 2 Tbsp.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for skillet
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“Skillet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skillet. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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skillet
noun
skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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