Utensil Definition

yo͝o-tĕnsəl
utensils
noun
Any implement or container ordinarily used as in a kitchen.
Webster's New World
An implement or tool, as for use in farming.
Webster's New World

A small hand tool or material-handling implement specialized for specific types of processing such as is used in the kitchen or a laboratory.

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Noun

Singular:
utensil
Plural:
utensils

Origin of Utensil

  • Middle English from Old French utensile from Latin ūtēnsilia utensils from neuter pl. of ūtēnsilis fit for use from ūtī to use

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Ultimately from Latin utensilis (“usable").

    From Wiktionary

Utensil Sentence Examples

  • Most people will be more than willing to change gloves or use a clean utensil if you ask.

  • They could not alienate a single utensil.

  • Perhaps you're aware as well that it can be difficult to remember to wash your hands between working with gluten and gluten-free products or to wash a utensil before using it when preparing a gluten-free meal.

  • You should be able to scrape it off in the morning with a wooden cooking utensil and rinse off the stain easily.

  • While it may take longer to complete a set of dishware or to fully outfit a utensil drawer, the savings can be substantial.

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Words Starting With

UUTUTE

Words Ending With

LILSIL

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With U7 Letter Words Ending With L