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

The 5-ply stainless steel ensures even heat distribution across each pot and pan, and this set, named the Best of the Best by our testers, includes a fry pan, sauce pan, saute pan and Dutch oven. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025

Able to evenly cook four egg dishes at once, this four-cup frying pan has a nonstick coating that lets eggs literally slide right out with ease. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025

Nearby is Alison Saar’s 2006 mixed-media statue of a girl staring into a frying pan, titled Mirror Mirror (Mulatta Seeking Inner Negress), a reflection by the artist on her mixed-race heritage. —Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025

Shoppers are also going after this nonstick frying pan and this durable cast iron skillet that can seamlessly transfer from the stovetop to the oven. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for frying pan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• crankpin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman

Kids Definition

frying pan

noun

: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods