Pie plate
noun
a round 1-3 inch deep 9-11 inch diameter pan with sloped sides for baking pies; also called pie pan
Examples
Use a glass pie plate or a dull metal pie plate for making pies.
Word Origin
by 1583
Usage Note
cooking
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