skillet
/ˈskɪlɪt
/noun
1British historical A small metal cooking pot with a long handle, typically having legs.Place the item to be cooked in the oven (not on a metal skillet, as this tends to burn the underside of the item)....
- Meanwhile, the worthy sorceress roused the Faerie prince and the light Elf from their luxurious slumbers with the aid of a cooking skillet and a wooden spoon.
2North American A frying pan.I trust my gut and remove the chicken from the skillet, placing each piece on a doubled up paper towel to drain....
- Today, many of the kits are made of stainless steel and come with a variety of pots and skillets, all nested in one another.
- Simply heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Origin
Middle English: perhaps from Old French escuelete, diminutive of escuele 'platter', from late Latin scutella.