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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Running around, shouting, making noise with utensils, etc.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
"They stole everything: our clothes, shoes, utensils, pots, cups, glasses."
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Cooper climbed onto a table and began moving ketchup bottles, utensils and cups around as if they were different types of ships and military equipment engaged in a real-world scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Signs of civilian life, including a children's colouring book, paintings and cooking utensils, were among the debris.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
But you put all the utensils for an entire class in one pack, and four big cans of chili, and you’re carrying quite a bit, and that’s going to slow you down.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
