skillet /ˈskɪl.ɪt/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •(US, UK) A pan for frying, generally large and heavy.Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet and add the onions. •(UK, historical) A large and heavy saucepan or frying pan with legs and, usually, a long handle designed for heating food in a fireplace. •[before a noun] (US, UK) A dish or meal cooked in such a pan.This is an easy skillet with potatoes and bacon.Can you make up a quick skillet hash? verb1 •(US) To cook in a skillet. formsskilleted · skilleting · skillets