Word
saucepan
US/ˈsɔˌspæn/
UK/sˈɔːspən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a deep metal pot with a long handle and a lid. You use it on a stove for boiling water or cooking liquid foods like soup and pasta.
n. a deep, circular metal cooking vessel with a long handle and usually a lid, designed for boiling or simmering liquids on a stovetop.
Examples
“He filled the saucepan with water to boil some eggs.”
“After the milk begins to simmer in the saucepan, whisk in the flour slowly to avoid creating lumps in the sauce.”
“The chef selected a heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan to ensure even heat distribution, preventing the delicate cream base from scorching during the reduction process.”
Examples
simple
“He filled the saucepan with water to boil some eggs.”
contextual
“After the milk begins to simmer in the saucepan, whisk in the flour slowly to avoid creating lumps in the sauce.”
complex
“The chef selected a heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan to ensure even heat distribution, preventing the delicate cream base from scorching during the reduction process.”
Usage
Commonly used with verbs like 'simmer', 'boil', or 'whisk'.
Etymology
From sauce + pan.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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