utensil
41
1.3
- noun
- /juˈtɛnsl/
:
utensilio
- When cooking, it's important to use the right utensil for each task.
- kitchen utensils
- cooking utensils
- utensils for cooking
But, you know, I don't care what kitchen utensils you have or accessories or whatever.
- But, you know, I don't care what kitchen utensils you have or accessories or whatever.
- This cute little bag has lots of utensils and a cutting board.
- I'm a Baker, so anytime I get to use baking utensils, it's kind of a win for me.
- Of course, I got this shortly after I got the kitchen utensils.
- Oh, each utensil has its own perfect slot, nice and snug.
Examples
-
In a victory for planet Earth, we got compostable utensils in the cafeteria.
-
I like to organize the utensils going in the dishwasher by type of utensil.
-
Now, give me my eating utensil back.
-
Um, uh, one less utensil we have to wash.
-
Can I get you a towel or a utensil or something?
-
This cute little bag has lots of utensils and a cutting board.
-
Ben is putting all the kitchen utensils into a large garbage bag.
Fiction book (1995) -
Household members must also learn the importance of washing foods and utensils before cooking or eating.
Academic text (2011) -
I'm a Baker, so anytime I get to use baking utensils, it's kind of a win for me.
-
The hum of the clients, the clatter of eating utensils beats through her brain.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
∞
1.1
A thing you hold to do a job, like a hammer
23
4.1
A tool used for a specific job, like in a kitchen or on a farm
3
1.4
A tool like a spoon or knife that people use in the kitchen to prepare food
2
2.0
A kitchen tool for preparing, cooking, or serving food like a spatula
Compounds
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word utensil comes from the old Latin root uti, which means 'to use' and is the same idea as the English word use. So a utensil is simply a tool or object made to be used for everyday tasks like cooking and eating.