Complete Definition of "skillet"

English

Pronunciation
AHD|skĭlʹĭt, IPA|/�skɪlɪt/, SAMPA|/"skIlIt/
rhymes|ɪlɪt

Noun
en-noun

  1. US A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.

#:Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet and add the onions.

  1. US A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.

#:This is an easy skillet with potatoes and bacon.

  1. context|US|as a modifier Cooked in a skillet. <!--Um, why is that?-->

#:Can you make up a quick skillet hash?

Synonyms
italbrac|pan for frying: frying pan italbrac|UK|US

Usage notes
Although somewhat common, skillet is less common than frying pan in American English. It is not likely to be recognized in British English, where the term frying pan is used alone.

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