Word
skillet
Phoneticsskil·let, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskɪɫət/
UK/skˈɪlɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a heavy frying pan with a long handle. You use it to cook food like eggs or meat on top of the stove.
n. a shallow, flat-bottomed pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods. Often made of cast iron or stainless steel; synonymous with 'frying pan' in North American English.
Examples
“He fried the eggs in a cast-iron skillet.”
“Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat before adding the chopped onions.”
“The recipe requires a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure the heat is distributed evenly across the surface of the steak while searing.”
Examples
simple
“He fried the eggs in a cast-iron skillet.”
contextual
“Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat before adding the chopped onions.”
complex
“The recipe requires a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure the heat is distributed evenly across the surface of the steak while searing.”
Usage
Commonly used in North American English; 'frying pan' is more frequent in British English.
Real-World Examples
“He then lifts a skillet from the wall and begins to heat it up.” “There was a time where I thought I would have to replace a skillet after a roommate burned the hell out of what she cooked in it.” Etymology
From Old French escuëlette, diminutive of escuëlle (“a porringer”), (French écuelle), from Vulgar Latin scutella, diminutive of scutra, scuta (“tray, dish”). Compare scuttle (“basket”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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