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

Let cool a few minutes, then transfer to a blender; reserve skillet. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Transfer the fish to a plate, reserving the oil in the skillet. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Remove skillet from heat; stir in butter, spreadable cheese, and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar until melted, about 2 minutes. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 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