Definition

A deep cooking container with a handle, used for heating or cooking food on a stove.

Example

She boiled the pasta in a large saucepan.

Conversation

I need to buy a new saucepan for cooking pasta.

Oh really? What happened to your old one?

It got all scratched up, so I decided it was time for a new saucepan.

Good idea! A good saucepan makes all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Saucepan** → The word 'saucepan' is formed from 'sauce' (from Old French *sauce*, meaning a liquid condiment) and 'pan' (from Old English *panna*, meaning a cooking vessel). A saucepan is a cooking vessel used for preparing sauces or liquids.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sauce' as a liquid condiment and a 'pan' as a cooking vessel — together, they create a saucepan, which is specifically used for cooking sauces.

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