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Phrases
out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one
Examples of frying pan in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The set comes with all the essentials, including a saucepan, casserole pan, frying pan, sauté pan, matching lids, and silicone utensils.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
The non-stick set is made from eco-friendly granite and includes 10 pieces, two frying pans, a saucepan with a steamer, a saute pan, and a casserole pot.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Similar to stockpots, sauté pans, frying pans (and all the best cookware, really), the most important features of a saucepan are good heat conductivity, good heat retention, and even heat distribution.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2024
Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, char in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat for 15 minutes, or until gnarly on the outside and steamy and tender on the inside, then tip onto a board.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024
Florida authorities say a woman is now behind bars and faces felony charges for beating her poodle to death with a frying pan.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
With its rounded bottom and two wooden handles, this pan might not resemble your typical frying pan.
—Micki Wagner, Saveur, 21 Feb. 2024
Boneless fillets are the best way to enjoy fish in the frying pan, in the oven or on the smoker.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
This bundle includes basically everything needed to get your kitchen started: a Dutch baby, a frying pan, and a quarter-sheet pan.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of frying pan was
in the 14th century
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“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
frying pan
noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods
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