saucepan

noun

sauce·​pan ˈsȯs-ˌpan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
especially British -pən
: a small deep cooking pan with a handle

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Place the saucepan of juice over a high heat and reduce until thickened. ABC News, 11 May 2026 Ingredients Directions Whisk together all ingredients in a large saucepan until combined. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Whisk cornstarch with whole milk in a medium saucepan. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucepan

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saucepan was in 1682

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saucepan

noun
sauce·​pan ˈsȯ-ˌspan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
: a small cooking pan with a handle

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