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

Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt to a bare simmer in a small saucepan over medium. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

In a large saucepan combine potatoes with enough water to cover. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026

Once the cake is cool, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until glistening. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 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