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

Without removing skillet, increase oven temperature to Broil. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

Cook the butter in a small skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and aromatic. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Burgers develop a deeper crust on leaner patties, especially when cooked on a griddle or in a skillet. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Blister them in a hot skillet until smoky, slow-cook them until silky, toss them with a creamy dressing, or bake them under a blanket of mushrooms and crispy onions. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 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