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skillet

[skil-it] / ˈskɪl ɪt /
NOUN
griddle
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Essentially a massive skillet, a good griddle can just as easily turn out pancakes for breakfast, paninis for lunch, or, yes, chicken thighs for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

That price tag reflects the Steelfire’s build quality, more like a premium skillet than the basic steel found on most griddles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Heat the oil in a skillet, crack in a couple of eggs, and let the edges crisp.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

A spoonful can deepen a pot of lentils, enrich a mushroom skillet or give a weeknight stir-fry the impression that someone spent considerably more time thinking about it than they actually did.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

I pull out the bacon for Mister Johnny’s lunch, get the skillet out to fry.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

When it tested swapping in cornbread skillets for its original muffins in a handful of locations in early 2024, some diners balked.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 25, 2025

She scrubs all manner of kitchenware: trays, pans, cooking sheets, plates, skillets.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2025

There, in his blacksmith shop, Rohrmoser flattens and shapes his famous skillets.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2023

They worked with hot skillets and sharp knives, preparing tasty meals using their own recipes.

From Washington Post May 17, 2022

She kneeled beside Brigit, pulling the glowing thread of light into it like how Mama made her catch tendrils of smoke above her skillets to preserve good conjure work.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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