Synonyms for

Pan

Verb / pæn / Another word for pan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a metal or earthenware container used for cooking food

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

examine scrutinize inspect survey

Informal

look over check out glance at scope out

Literary

behold contemplate peruse

Antonyms

avoid ignore neglect disregard overlook shun

Common collocations

  • pan out
  • pan for gold
  • pan out well
  • pan out badly
  • pan across the screen
  • pan left
  • pan right
  • pan shot

Word family

noun pan
verb pan

Usage note

The verb 'pan' can mean to criticize severely, as in 'The critics panned the film.' It can also refer to moving a camera horizontally or searching for something like gold.

Example sentences

  1. I used a pan to cook my dinner.
  2. The pan was hot and sizzling.
  3. The chef used a large pan to fry the fish.
  4. My mom put the pan in the oven to bake the cake.
  5. I washed the pan after I used it to cook breakfast.

Quotes

  • A watched pot never boils, but a watched pan always burns.
  • The frying pan is the best friend a cook has.
  • A good pan is worth its weight in gold.

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