utensil

noun
UK: /juːˈtensɪl/
US: /juːˈtensəl/

  1. A tool or container, especially one used in a kitchen.

    1. I need a utensil to eat this.
    2. The chef selected a specific utensil for preparing the delicate sauce.

  2. Any implement, instrument, or tool used for a specific purpose.

    1. A pen is a useful utensil.
    2. Various gardening utensils were neatly arranged in the tool shed for easy access.

Synonyms

implement device instrument appliance tool

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "utensil" in English means: A tool or container, especially one used in a kitchen., Any implement, instrument, or tool used for a specific purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "utensil" is /juːˈtensɪl/ in British English and /juːˈtensəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "utensil": implement, device, instrument, appliance, tool.

Example usage of "utensil": "I need a utensil to eat this.". More examples on the page.