Meaning & Definition of Skillet in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A shallow, flat-bottomed cooking pan with raised sides, used for frying or cooking.

  Example Sentence: She heated the skillet before adding the vegetables.

• Definition: A type of pan used for cooking, often equipped with a lid.

  Example Sentence: The recipe calls for a skillet to bake the cornbread.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: sartén

• French: poêle

• German: Pfanne

• Russian: сковорода

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of skillet

• Meaning: A person who is considered stylish or cool.

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

• Meaning: A term for someone who is good at cooking.

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