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saucepan

/ˈsɔːs.pən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, deep, and wide cooking pot with a long handle and a spout for pouring, used for making sauces and stews.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɔːs.pən/



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Rhymes
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pan , can , van , man
Variants
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saucepan , saucepans
Etymology
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The word 'saucepan' comes from the Old French word 'sauchen', which means 'to sauce' or 'to season'.


Trivia
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  1. The first saucepans were made of bronze or copper and were used in ancient Rome and Greece.

  2. Saucepans were originally used to make sauces for meat dishes, but they are now used for a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, and gravies.

  3. Saucepans come in various sizes and materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, and cast iron.


Related Concepts
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  1. stovetop: The saucepan is typically used on a stovetop, which is a cooking surface that provides heat for cooking pots and pans.

  2. cookware: The saucepan is a type of cookware, which is a broad category of containers and utensils used for cooking and preparing food.


Culture
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The saucepan is a common kitchen utensil used in various cuisines around the world. In European and American cultures, it is often used for making sauces, soups, stews, and gravies.

How to Memorize "saucepan"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, deep pot with a long handle and a spout for pouring. Visualize yourself using it to make a sauce or stew on the stovetop.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'saucepan' with the image of a chef stirring a thick, flavorful sauce on the stove.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym S-A-U-C-E-P-A-N: Sauce, Apply, Under, Cook, Elevate, Pour, Add, Nourish.


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