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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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The secret to this flavorful dish is browning the pork in a skillet before transferring to the slow cooker.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Prime members can save on a sturdy grill skillet to sear, saute, fry, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Drizzle just enough oil into a large skillet to lightly coat the bottom and place over medium-high heat.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Sauté diced chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and olive oil in a skillet.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Prime members can save on a sturdy grill skillet to sear, saute, fry, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Drizzle just enough oil into a large skillet to lightly coat the bottom and place over medium-high heat.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Sauté diced chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and olive oil in a skillet.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 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 7 Apr. 2026.
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skillet
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skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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