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utensil

u·ten·sil
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [yoo-ten-suh l]
    • /yuˈtɛn səl/
    • /juːˈten.sɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo-ten-suh l]
    • /yuˈtɛn səl/

Definitions of utensil word

  • noun utensil any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc.: eating utensils; baking utensils. 1
  • noun utensil any instrument, vessel, or tool serving a useful purpose: smoking utensils; fishing utensils; farming utensils. 1
  • noun utensil kitchen tool 1
  • noun utensil eating implement: knife, fork, etc. 1
  • countable noun utensil Utensils are tools or objects that you use in order to help you to cook or to do other tasks in your home. 0
  • noun utensil an implement, tool, or container for practical use 0

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Origin of utensil

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English (collective singular): household articles < Middle French utensile < Latin ūtēnsilia, neuter plural of ūtēnsilis useful, derivative of ūtī to use

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Parts of speech for Utensil

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

utensil popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

utensil usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for utensil

noun utensil

  • alembic — an obsolete type of retort used for distillation
  • canister — A canister is a strong metal container. It is used to hold gases or chemical substances.
  • carafe — A carafe is a glass container in which you serve water or wine.
  • cauldron — A cauldron is a very large, round metal pot used for cooking over a fire. In stories and fairy tales, a cauldron is used by witches for their spells.
  • colander — A colander is a container in the shape of a bowl with holes in it which you wash or drain food in.

Top questions with utensil

  • when is it essential to clean and sanitize a utensil?
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  • how to make a utensil holder?
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  • what is this kitchen utensil used for?
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