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Frypan vs Saucepan - What's the difference?

frypan | saucepan |

As nouns the difference between frypan and saucepan

is that frypan is (us|australia|new zealand) a frying pan while saucepan is (countable|cookware) a deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.

frypan

English

Alternative forms

* fry-pan

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US, Australia, New Zealand) A frying pan.
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  • * 1995 , (Queensland Supreme Court), Queensland Reports , Volume 2, page 147
    • On the afternoon in question the Jensens were using an electric frypan' on the table in the annexe to cook a roast dinner. The source of electric power for the ' frypan was a power point situated near the stove inside the caravan.
  • * 1997 , (Donna Hay), Marie Claire cooking , page 103,
    • Place beef in frypan' and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove beef from pan and cover. Place reserved marinade in ' frypan , add mushrooms and simmer until marinade has reduced and mushrooms are soft.
  • * 2003 , (w), The Buying Guide 2004 , page 257,
    • It has 20 pieces (including a 6-piece tool set and a non-stick frypan ) and costs $150.

    Synonyms

    * frying pan, skillet

    Anagrams

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    saucepan

    English

    (wikipedia saucepan)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (countable, cookware) A deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.