Synonyms for

Pans

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

Definition

Pans are metal containers used for cooking or serving food.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

condemn denounce criticize disparage

Informal

bash slam rip into trash

Literary

berate scold chide reproach

Antonyms

praise commend applaud endorse approve support laud

Common collocations

  • pans heavily
  • pans the movie
  • pans the book
  • pans the performance
  • pans the politician
  • pans the company
  • pans the idea

Word family

verb pan

Usage note

To 'pan' something means to criticize it severely. It is often used in reviews of creative works like movies or books, but can also apply to people or organizations.

Example sentences

  1. I used two pans to make pancakes for breakfast.
  2. Mom put the lasagna in the pan to bake in the oven.
  3. Can you hand me the frying pan?
  4. The chef cooked the stir-fry in a wok.
  5. The tagine is a traditional cooking pot from Morocco.

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  • The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. - W.B. Yeats
  • All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. - Havelock Ellis
  • You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. - George Burns

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