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Skillet vs Frypan - What's the difference?

skillet | frypan | Synonyms |

Skillet is a synonym of frypan.


As nouns the difference between skillet and frypan

is that skillet is (us) a pan for frying, generally large and heavy while frypan is (us|australia|new zealand) a frying pan.

skillet

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.
    • Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet and add the onions.
  • (US) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.
    • This is an easy skillet with potatoes and bacon.
  • (US, as a modifier) Cooked in a skillet.
    • Can you make up a quick skillet hash?

    Synonyms

    * (pan for frying): frying pan (qualifier)

    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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    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

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