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Definition of saucepan

saucepan

/ˈsɔːs.pæn/
sauce · pan
Plural:saucepans
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saucepan Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A deep cooking vessel, typically round and made of metal, featuring a single long handle and often accompanied by a lid.

Example

"She melted the butter in a small saucepan before adding the flour to make a roux."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 17th century by combining 'sauce' and 'pan', initially referring to a small pan specifically designed for boiling or preparing culinary sauces.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saucepan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saucepan
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