what is a saucepan

A saucepan is a relatively small piece of stovetop cookware that comes in a variety of sizes, with a round, flat bottom and straight, tall sides. It is designed for tasks like simmering, boiling, and reducing liquids and sauces. The primary distinguishing feature of a saucepan is its size, as it is much smaller than other types of cookware. It is ideal for cooking anything that's mostly liquid, such as soups, stews, sauces, and for tasks like blanching vegetables and boiling liquids for soups, pasta, rice, or beans. It usually comes with a single long handle and a fitted lid