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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Line a 9-inch springform pan with two 15-inch squares of parchment paper, extending 2 to 3 inches over edge of pan. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Spray the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026 Butter bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026 Butter an 8- to 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for springform pan

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Jan. 2026.

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