frying pan

noun

: a metal pan with a handle that is used for frying foods

called also fry pan

Phrases
out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one

Examples of frying pan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, char in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat for 15 minutes, or until gnarly on the outside and steamy and tender on the inside, then tip onto a board. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024 Florida authorities say a woman is now behind bars and faces felony charges for beating her poodle to death with a frying pan. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024 With its rounded bottom and two wooden handles, this pan might not resemble your typical frying pan. Micki Wagner, Saveur, 21 Feb. 2024 Boneless fillets are the best way to enjoy fish in the frying pan, in the oven or on the smoker. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 This bundle includes basically everything needed to get your kitchen started: a Dutch baby, a frying pan, and a quarter-sheet pan. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024 Heat 1/4 cup neutral frying oil in a cast iron skillet or other heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat. Nina Lincoff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Thousands of shoppers rave about this nonstick frying pan that’s only $18 for Prime members, including reviewers that compared it to pricier versions from HexClad and Calphalon. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024 How to catch them: The Snake River system offers world-class fishing for channel cats, which are big, hard-fighting and good for the frying pan. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frying pan was in the 14th century

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“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

frying pan

noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods

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