utensil
noun
any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc..
utensils
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pluralof utensil.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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All of items, sold individually, were snatched up by Wednesday within 24 hours of sales starting: water bottle caps, ring pop candy, police caution tape, straws, utensils -- as well as a single left AirPod.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Running around, shouting, making noise with utensils, etc.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Vaibhav Gupta, who runs a plastic utensils factory in Delhi which employs about 50 workers, said he understood the pressure workers are under as living costs rise.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
The Soviets handed her over to the Gestapo at the beginning of World War II, and she describes coming to the Nazi camp system and being issued clothes and utensils to eat with.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2026
“At least I won’t have to get married soon,” she told Mother when she had laid out the utensils and picture.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
