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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In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until glistening. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, heat ⅔ cup heavy cream and ⅔ cup whole milk in a small saucepan over medium until just about to simmer. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 If using fresh carrots, in a medium saucepan combine carrots and 1 cup water. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026 The items included an electric saw, a meat mincer as well as some boxes and a refrigerator, along with a large chopping board, a giant saucepan and some deodorizing supplies. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 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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