kettle
noun
a metal container in which to boil liquids, cook foods, etc.; pot.
kettles
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pluralof kettle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Steam on the older Nimitz ships powers not only the aircraft catapults, but also heating and evaporators that produce freshwater and galley equipment, such as kettles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
"My baby son has been having the poshest baths - six bottles of mineral water and two kettles," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
"That's especially a risk when you're using high-powered products such as heaters, kettles, hairdryers, cooking appliances," Ms Kane said.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
The food was chilled and reheated when needed, promising fresher veggies than ones cooked in kettles and held until served.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
A few ancient kettles hung about the clean-swept hearth.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
