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

Not all skillet dinners are created equal, and there’s a reason so many of our readers put this one at the top of their must-try list. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026

Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium until foaming, about 1 minute. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026

Or turn off oven and cook in hot skillet on stove for 5 to 8 minutes. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026

Between flirty cocktails and a skillet full of molten cheese, Applebee’s latest offerings make a strong case for kicking off the year with comfort, color and a little extra fun. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 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
• carboxylate
• methacrylate

Kids Definition

skillet

noun

skil·​let ˈskil-ət 

: frying pan