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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For the Basque cheesecake, begin by preparing a springform pan, typically used for cheesecakes. Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026 After 10 minutes, remove the sides of the springform pan. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2026 Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan in a double layer of heavy-duty foil. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Spray a 9-inch round springform pan with baking spray, lie the bottom with parchment paper, and give it one more spritz with baking spray, then pour in the batter. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for springform pan

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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 17 Apr. 2026.

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