teakettle
1 synonym for teakettle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A kettle used to boil water for making tea or other hot drinks.
How to use teakettle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
put the teakettle on
fill the teakettle
the teakettle whistled
boil the teakettle
Outside the US, teakettle can sound somewhat dated; kettle is the more usual everyday word there.
Etymology
Teakettle is a straightforward compound of tea and kettle, formed within English rather than borrowed from another language. It simply names a kettle whose job is boiling water for tea.
Full origin of teakettle →Frequently asked questions
What is a teakettle used for?
It is used to boil water, usually so the water can be poured over tea leaves or a tea bag.
Is teakettle the same as kettle?
Yes, a teakettle is a kettle for boiling water for tea; the word simply joins tea and kettle together.
Is teakettle mainly American English?
It is the everyday word in the US, while outside the US it can sound a little old-fashioned, with kettle being the more usual term.
