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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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This skillet dinner basically takes the heart and soul of French onion soup and delivers a richer, more indulgent dinner.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
At Laredo Taqueria, steam curls from a sizzling skillet as the aroma of jalapeño, cumin, and fresh lime mingles with the nutty scent of tortillas cooking nearby.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet toast crushed cereal over medium, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
At Laredo Taqueria, steam curls from a sizzling skillet as the aroma of jalapeño, cumin, and fresh lime mingles with the nutty scent of tortillas cooking nearby.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet toast crushed cereal over medium, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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skillet
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skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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