skillet

noun

skil·​let ˈski-lət 

1

chiefly British : a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth

2

: frying pan

Examples of skillet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Cook 1 green bell pepper, halved, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, and 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, in same skillet, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 4 minutes. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

While the bread is toasting, cook sausage in a large skillet, crumbling it into pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, 3 minutes. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Prepare a spaghetti squash skillet with vegetables and protein. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English skelet, probably from Anglo-French *escuelete, diminutive of escuelle, eskil bowl — more at scullery

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skillet

• billet
• willet
• acrylate
• cacodylate
• carboxylate
• methacrylate

Kids Definition

skillet

noun

skil·​let ˈskil-ət 

: frying pan