Pan
Noun
UK
/pæn/
US
/pæn/
Definition
A metal container used for cooking food on heat.
Example
"The chef used a heavy pan to cook the food evenly."
"She heated oil in the pan before adding the vegetables."
"She placed the hot pan on the kitchen counter to cool down."
Explanation
A pan is a flat or deep metal container used for cooking food, usually on a stove. It is commonly used to fry, cook, or heat food. The word pan can also be used informally as a verb to mean to criticise something harshly or strongly, like the movie was panned by critics for its weak storyline. In daily life, the noun form is much more common.