Definition & Meaning of "pan"

Pan

NOUN

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

What is a "pan"?

A pan is a basic kitchen utensil used for cooking food on a stovetop. It typically consists of a flat-bottomed cooking surface with slightly sloped or straight sides, a long handle, and sometimes a lid. Pans come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and non-stick coatings. They are versatile tools used for a wide range of cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, searing, simmering, and even baking.

1.1

the amount that a pan will hold

chimpanzees; more closely related to Australopithecus than to other pongids

shallow container made of metal

(Greek mythology) god of fields and woods and shepherds and flocks; represented as a man with goat's legs and horns and ears; identified with Roman Sylvanus or Faunus

to pan

VERB

to wash gravel or sediment in a shallow container to separate valuable minerals, such as gold