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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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There are a whole host of desserts to be made using a cast iron skillet, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Add lemon slices in a single layer into a 12-inch skillet.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
In large, deep skillet on medium-high heat, cook the pancetta in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Add lemon slices in a single layer into a 12-inch skillet.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
In large, deep skillet on medium-high heat, cook the pancetta in the olive oil, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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skillet
noun
skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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