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skillets

skillets is the plural of skillet.

skillets is the third-person singular simple present indicative of skillet.

Meaning of skillet

Noun

skillet (plural skillets)

  1. (UK, historical) A large and heavy saucepan or frying pan with legs and, usually, a long handle designed for heating food in a fireplace.
  2. (US) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.
    • Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet and add the onions.
    Synonyms:
    frying pan
  3. (US, attributive, sometimes) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.
    • This is an easy skillet with potatoes and bacon.

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Phrases with skillets

Questions about skillets

What is skillets the plural of?
Skillets is the plural of skillet.

Words near skillets in the dictionary

  1. skillet breads
  2. skillet corn bread
  3. skillet corn breads
  4. skilleted
  5. skilleting
  6. skillets
  7. skillful
  8. skillfulest
  9. skillfull
  10. skillfully
  11. skillfulness

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