frying pan

noun

: a metal pan with a handle that is used for frying foods

called also fry pan

see also:
out of the frying pan into the fire

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frying pan was in the 14th century

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frying pan

noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods
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