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

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Stock image of a frying pan coated with beef tallow. Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Then, using a scouring pad to scrub at the stains on the frying pan. Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 Campbell grabbed a frying pan and then a knife and stabbed the man at least one time, police said. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Sep. 2025 Add olive oil to a large frying pan set over medium-high heat. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frying pan

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frying pan was in the 14th century

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“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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frying pan

noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods

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