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Skillet vs Saucepan - What's the difference?

skillet | saucepan |

As nouns the difference between skillet and saucepan

is that skillet is (us) a pan for frying, generally large and heavy while saucepan is (countable|cookware) a deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.

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.

    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.