saucepan

noun

sauce·​pan ˈsȯs-ˌpan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
especially British -pən
: a small deep cooking pan with a handle

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Working quickly, pour caramel into a 9×5-inch loaf pan, but do not scrape bottom of saucepan in case any caramel on the bottom scorched and became bitter. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026 In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and garlic salt. — Barrett Heald, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 In the microwave or a small saucepan, heat jelly with 1 tablespoon water until melted. — Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saucepan

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First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saucepan was in 1682

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saucepan

noun
sauce·​pan ˈsȯ-ˌspan How to pronounce saucepan (audio)
: a small cooking pan with a handle

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