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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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Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
If starting with raw sesame seeds, spread them in a single layer in a medium skillet over medium-low heat and toast, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat.
—Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
If starting with raw sesame seeds, spread them in a single layer in a medium skillet over medium-low heat and toast, stirring frequently, until golden, about 5 minutes.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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skillet
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skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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