saucepan

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It could be a person, it could be an animal, a flower, a film, a photograph in the newspaper, just anything. A saucepan in the kitchen, boiling, you know, the steam coming…"

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The seven-piece collection includes two Dutch ovens, a skillet, a saucepan, and a bonus braiser; the streamlined five-piece version offers a single Dutch oven.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

Toss them into a saucepan with a touch of sugar, a sprinkle of salt and a bit of water.

From Salon • May 6, 2025

If you don’t have a sauté pan and insist on using a saucepan, be sure to choose an appropriately sized pan based on how much sugar and fruit you plan on using.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025

I left the empty bottle behind a large saucepan and began working my way back along the top shelf.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl