sheet pan

noun

plural sheet pans

: baking sheet

Place pepitas on a sheet pan and bake until they start to pop, about 7-10 minutes.

—Ruth Tobias

No need to shell out for a high-end roasting pan and rack; just buy a cheap but sturdy sheet pan.

—Sara Dickerman

Examples of sheet pan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take this sheet pan of nachos straight from the oven to the table so the whole family can dig in. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Place the rack in the sheet pan under the broiler until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred, 12-15 minutes. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Baking this mac and cheese on a sheet pan guarantees creamy centers and crispy edges in every bite. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

His cookbook is organized by baking vessel, with recipes for desserts to make in sheet pans, loaf pans, casserole dishes, bowls, and more. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sheet pan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman