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Meaning of pan
A pan is primarily a metal container used for cooking or heating food.
Etymology of pan
The word "pan" originated from Old English "panne", which is derived from the Latin "patina", meaning a shallow dish, and also related to the Greek "patane", meaning a flat dish or plate.
The term has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to various types of containers, including cooking vessels and natural depressions.
Synonyms
skillet
frying pan
saucepan
pot
kettle
container
vessel
dish
plate
platter
tray
bowl
basin
casserole
cooker
heater
warmer
boiler
steamer
colander
strainer
griddle
grid
skillet pan
sauté pan
frying skillet
cookware
utensil
hardware
equipment
appliance
device
gadget
tool
implement
cookpot
stewpot
stockpot
Dutch oven
wok
karahi
cauldron
caldron.
Definitions
- A flat, typically metallic, container used for cooking, frying, or heating food.
- A natural or artificial container or depression in the ground, such as a hollow, basin, or flat area.
- A part of something, such as a camera or a window, that swings or moves in a particular direction.
Usage Examples
- She heated the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
- The pan was too hot, and the food started to burn.
- The company is expanding its operations to a new pan-Asian market.
Antonyms
lid
cover
top
closure
seal
stopper
plug
cork
containerless
formless
shapeless
unconfined
unrestricted
opened
uncovered
exposed
revealed
emptied
drained
cleared
cleaned
washed
dried.