Skillet

/ˈskɪlɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A skillet is a frying pan, usually with a flat bottom and low sides, used for cooking food over a heat source.

She heated the skillet over medium heat to sauté the onions.

A skillet can also refer to a type of cooking pan that has a long handle and is often made of cast iron or non-stick material.

He used his grandmother's cast iron skillet to make cornbread.

In some contexts, a skillet may refer to a specific dish cooked in such a pan, typically with various ingredients.

The restaurant is famous for its chicken skillet, served piping hot from the oven.

Late Middle English, possibly from the word 'scollop', referring to a dish or vessel.

skillet meal

A one-pan dish cooked in a skillet, often featuring various ingredients.

cast iron skillet

A heavy cooking pan made from cast iron known for heat retention.

frying pan

A pan used for frying food, typically shallow and with a long handle.

saute pan

A pan with relatively high sides, used for sautéing.

A person who is considered stylish or cool.

He's such a skillet, always dressed to impress.

A term for someone who is good at cooking.

You should see her cook; she's a real skillet in the kitchen.