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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Heat sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 Place water in a saucepan over low heat, then add a bowl that sits ½-inch above the top of the water. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025 HexClad’s hybrid saucepan and lid set is a great little pan to have on hand for crafting the perfect sauces. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025 Combine the sugar, vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saucepan

Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saucepan was in 1682

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“Saucepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucepan. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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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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