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

For even more flavor, toast whole coriander seeds briefly in a dry skillet before grinding them. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

While dip chills, melt butter in a small skillet over medium. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 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