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saucepan

[saws-pan] / ˈsɔsˌpæn /




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As the peaches soften, periodically crush them against the side of the saucepan with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher to help release their juices.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

Cook the remaining corn: Heat the butter or oil in the same saucepan.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

First, make the filling by melting butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cooking chopped onions.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

"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

In the fender was a battered tin oilstove, a saucepan and two cups, provided by Mr. Charrington.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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