Pan: meaning, definitions and examples

A flat or slightly curved utensil with a long handle, used in cooking for frying, sautéing, or baking.

• She fried the eggs in a hot pan.
• I need a pan to bake this cake.

A type of bread made from cornmeal, typically associated with Southern U.S. cuisine, often served as a side dish.

• We always have cornbread with our chili.
• Grandma makes delicious cornbread for Thanksgiving.

A small, cup-shaped bread product, often sweet and typically eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

• She bought a blueberry muffin from the bakery.
• I love having a muffin with my morning coffee.

Use it when talking about criticizing or harshly reviewing something, usually entertainment like a movie or book. This use has a negative connotation.

• The critics panned the movie for its poor script.
• Her new novel was panned by several major publications.

Use it when discussing the currency of Bulgaria.

• He exchanged his euros for Bulgarian lev.
• The price of the souvenir was 20 lev.

Use it when talking about the official currency code for the Bulgarian lev.

• The current exchange rate for USD to BGN is favorable.
• Please note that the transaction will be processed in BGN.

In shorthand for the word 'pandemic,' used commonly in medical and news contexts to refer to a widespread disease.

• The pan has affected millions around the world, changing everyday life drastically

Common in East Asian folklore, a fox spirit is a mythical creature that can shapeshift and often possesses magical powers. It can be friendly or mischievous.

• The fox spirit transformed into a beautiful woman to trick the villagers

In Japanese folklore, a yokai is a supernatural entity that can range from malevolent to kind-hearted. These creatures often inhabit places like forests, rivers, or old houses.

• People say there's a yokai living in the old shrine at the edge of town