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springform pan

noun

spring·​form pan ˈspriŋ-ˌfȯrm- How to pronounce springform pan (audio)
: a pan or mold with an upright detachable rim fastened to the bottom of the pan with a clamp or spring

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Press in the bottom of a 10-inch round springform pan. Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Dec. 2025 Lightly oil a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025 The majority of cheesecake recipes call for the use of a springform pan in the directions. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025 Cut two circles of parchment paper to fit into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for springform pan

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of springform pan was in 1902

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“Springform pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springform%20pan. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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