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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The 12-piece set includes two frying pans, two saucepans with matching lids, a Dutch oven, a sauté pan, and two wooden utensils. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 Then place the saucepan on the stove and turn the burner to high to bring it to a boil. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-high. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucepan

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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 23 Jan. 2026.

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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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