pan 1 of 2

noun

ˈpan How to pronounce pan (audio)
Definition of pannext
slang
as in face
the front part of the head hey, I could do without seeing your ugly pan for a few days

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

pan

2 of 2

verb

as in to blame
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of virtually all the movie critics have panned this latest sequel in a tired series

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pan
Noun
For an aromatic variation, add a few sprigs of rosemary or thyme, a bay leaf, black peppercorns, or crushed red pepper flakes before the pan goes into the oven (see Herby Garlic Confit). — Jeremy Fox, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 More than eight roaches played in a cookline oven being used for metal pan storage. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Visitors can also extend their trip with tours of the Lebanon Silver Mine or gold-panning experiences. — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 By singing several songs with a full band at the end of the movie, Parton helped lift a project that was otherwise panned by critics. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pan
  1. face
  2. blame
  3. criticize
  4. fault
  5. condemn
  6. knock
  7. denounce
Noun
  • Trout, the face of the franchise, has nonetheless been clear and direct about his desire to remain in Anaheim.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • White County firefighter Will Roper rappelled down the rock face, secured the climber in a harness and attached him to a rope before he was brought to the top of the mountain.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of face
Verb
  • Heaping credit onto Espada is dangerous, but so is blaming him for every game that goes awry.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That war ended in a humiliating defeat by an enemy regarded as much weaker, and many tsarist officials blamed the outcome on Japanese spies and saboteurs.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of blame
Verb
  • The move came days after Stephens publicly criticized EMCC and Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference leadership over changes to the league’s football schedule and playoff format.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also defended the decision to increase bond purchases earlier last month, after investor Stanley Druckenmiller criticized the move.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of criticize
Verb
  • Wiener defended the narrower bill and argued opponents were faulting it for not going far enough rather than focusing on what the bill would do.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Critics have faulted Meta over many of its safety features that users have to manually turn on, or opt into themselves.
    — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fault
Verb
  • There, the tyrannical February has condemned its inhabitants to eternal winter and forbids them from flying, while a masked resistance movement known as The Solution fights to restore light and freedom.
    — Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • His government has consistently avoided criticizing Morocco, but Sánchez condemned comments from two Moroccan ministers questioning the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla, another Spain's other territory in North Africa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of condemn
Verb
  • If such an attack succeeds, Gulf Arab states’ need to save their huge oil infrastructure investments could knock them out of their informal American coalition or force Washington to accept Iranian terms on reopening the strait.
    — JAMES F. JEFFREY, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
  • With clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, London City Lionesses and Brighton, albeit the latter has just appointed a new head coach, knocking at the door, this could be United’s toughest season yet.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of knock
Verb
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was blindsided on Tuesday when two members of his caucus voted with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to put a resolution denouncing socialism on the floor for a full vote.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
  • During the news conference, Sheinbaum denounced the idea that the music contest was a form of censorship.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of denounce

Phrases Containing pan

Browse Nearby Words

pamphlets
pan
panacea
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pan. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on pan

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pan

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All