frying pan

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Word: Frying Pan

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A frying pan is a flat, round cooking tool with a long handle that is used for frying foods. It usually has low sides and is made of materials like metal or non-stick coating.

Usage Instructions:

• To use a frying pan, you typically place it on a stove over heat.
• Add a small amount of oil or butter to the pan.
• Once the oil is hot, you can add food like eggs, vegetables, or meat to cook them.

Example:

• "I used a frying pan to cook scrambled eggs for breakfast."

Advanced Usage:

In cooking, a frying pan can also be referred to in different ways depending on its specific use: - Skillet: Often used interchangeably with frying pan, but may refer to a heavier pan suitable for searing meats. - Sauté Pan: Similar to a frying pan but has higher sides and a larger surface area, used for sautéing.

Word Variants:

• Fry (verb): To cook food in hot oil or fat.
• Fried (adjective): Describes food that has been cooked in oil, e.g., fried chicken.

Different Meanings:

While "frying pan" primarily refers to the cooking tool, in a more figurative sense, it can sometimes imply being in a difficult situation ("out of the frying pan and into the fire" means going from a bad situation to a worse one).

Synonyms:

• Skillet
• Pan
• Cookware

Idioms:

• "Out of the frying pan and into the fire": This idiom means to go from a bad situation to a worse one, without improving your circumstances.

Phrasal Verb:

There aren’t specific phrasal verbs that directly relate to "frying pan," but in cooking, you might hear "fry up" which means to cook food in a frying pan.

Summary:

A frying pan is a common kitchen tool used for frying various foods. It is important for many cooking methods and is essential for preparing meals like eggs, pancakes, and stir-fried dishes.

Academic

Noun

1. a pan used for frying foods

Synonyms

• frypan
• skillet