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chiefly British
: a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
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Add the marinara water to the skillet.
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Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Cast-iron skillet owners often take pride in the upkeep.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
For one pound of beans, use a large skillet and about 2 tablespoons of oil.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
To finish the dish, reheat the sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Cast-iron skillet owners often take pride in the upkeep.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
For one pound of beans, use a large skillet and about 2 tablespoons of oil.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
To finish the dish, reheat the sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skillet
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“Skillet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skillet. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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skillet
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skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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