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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Place the onion, pork and beef in a large frying pan with the oil and cook thoroughly. —

Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2022 In the frying pan with the fat rendered from browning the meatballs, add the onion and garlic with a big pinch of salt and sweat over low heat until soft, 5 minutes or so. —

Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 Add all the ingredients in the frying pan to the pan with the black-eyed peas. —

Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2022 And there’s nothing worse than losing your flavorful coating to the frying pan, so pat your chicken cutlets with a paper towel to remove all excess moisture. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023 The couple made meals with a toaster oven, microwave, electric frying pan and rice cooker. —

Rob Perez, ProPublica, 26 Nov. 2022 Out of the frying pan and into a fresh fire, the pilot must make contact with the airline to arrange a rescue. —

A.a. Dowd, Chron, 11 Jan. 2023 Using a frying pan without oil, heat it up and place the latkes in the pan until warm. —

Shimi Aaron, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2022 From caustic kitchen to Cosmic Cowboy, Jeremy Allen White is hopping out of the frying pan and into the wrestling ring. —

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