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Definition of skillet

skillet

/ˈskɪl.ɪt/
skil · let
Plural:skillets
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skillet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A shallow, flat-bottomed cooking pan with sloping sides and a long handle, typically used for frying, searing, or browning food.

Example

"She heated the cast-iron skillet on the stove before tossing in the chopped onions and bell peppers."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American English, 'skillet' is used interchangeably with 'frying pan', whereas 'frying pan' is the dominant and universally preferred term in British English.

• Rhymes for skillet

• Nearby Words

skewer
ski
skilfish
skillet
skimmer
skimmia
skink

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'skelet', likely derived from Old French 'escuelette' (little dish or platter), which is a diminutive of 'escuele', tracing back to Latin 'scutella' (salver or flat dish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skillet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skillet
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