saucepan

noun

sauce·​pan ˈsȯs-ˌpan 

especially British -pən

: a small deep cooking pan with a handle

Examples of saucepan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Working quickly, pour caramel into a 9×5-inch loaf pan, but do not scrape bottom of saucepan in case any caramel on the bottom scorched and became bitter. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026

In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and garlic salt. — Barrett Heald, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

In the microwave or a small saucepan, heat jelly with 1 tablespoon water until melted. — Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for saucepan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan

Kids Definition

saucepan

noun

sauce·​pan ˈsȯ-ˌspan 

: a small cooking pan with a handle