Meaning & use

saucepan

noun·Everyday

A deep cooking pan with a long handle and usually a lid, used on a stovetop.

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She heated the soup in a small saucepan over medium heat.

He stirred the sauce constantly so it would not stick to the saucepan.

A note on using this word

A saucepan typically has one long handle, unlike a stockpot, which usually has two shorter side handles.

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