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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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Soon, Stan was busy boiling a large saucepan of water for the pasta. Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025 In a skillet or saucepan, heat the butter or oil over medium heat. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025 Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil over high. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saucepan

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saucepan was in 1682

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“Saucepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucepan. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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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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