1. a shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food

Examples

• She heated oil in the skillet before adding the eggs.
• The cast iron skillet retained heat well for cooking steaks.
• He flipped the pancakes in the skillet with a spatula.
• The chicken sizzled as it hit the hot skillet.
• She washed the skillet thoroughly after cooking bacon.
• The recipe called for a large skillet to accommodate all the vegetables.