skillet
skillet
Definition
skil·let (skil′it)
noun
- Chiefly Brit. a pot or kettle with a long handle and, sometimes, feet
- frying pan
Etymology: ME skelett < ? OFr escuellette, dim. of escuelle, porringer, basin < L scutella, dim. of scutra, dish
skillet
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- warm: Warm a skillet on a medium flame and add the sesame oil.
- heat: Heat a skillet on a medium flame and add the oil.
Preposition: on
- flame: Warm a skillet on a medium flame and add the sesame oil.
Preposition: over
- heat: Place a dry, heavy cast iron skillet over a high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
Adjective modifier
- heavy: Place a dry, heavy cast iron skillet over a high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- large: Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- non-stick: Melt 2 remaining tbsp of butter in a large non-stick skillet over a high heat.
- hot: Add vegetable mixture to hot skillet and flatten with a spatula.
- electric: In an electric skillet, heat the vegetable oil to 375F.
- nonstick: Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the margarine or butter.
Modifies a noun
- cook: Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a skillet cook celery and onion in butter until tender.
Noun used with modifier
