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

The skillet will be quite full, with the edges of the wrappers touching or slightly overlapping. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Step 4 Working in batches of 4 or 5 and using a #16 cookie scoop or ¼-cup measuring cup, drop batter into skillet. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Dry your cast iron skillet completely, then place on the stovetop for a minute or two to evaporate any remaining water. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

In small skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 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