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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In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Transfer the berries and all the juices to a large saucepan. Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 Pour the peels and water into a saucepan and boil them on the stove for about 30 minutes. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026 Or, bring it to a near boil in the saucepan, which should take about 8-10 minutes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 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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