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utensil

yoo-TEHN-suhl

Utensil (noun) means a tool or implement used for a practical purpose, especially in cooking or eating. Example: “A wooden spoon is a basic kitchen utensil.”

noun

A tool or implement used for a practical purpose, especially in cooking or eating.

"A wooden spoon is a basic kitchen utensil."

"Remember to pack plastic utensils for the picnic."

How to use utensil

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tool, especially one used in the kitchen or at the table.

Common pairings

kitchen utensil cooking utensils eating utensils

Word forms

utensils plural

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Etymology

From Old French utensile, from Latin utensilis ("fit for use").

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “utensil” mean?

The word “utensil” means a tool or implement used for a practical purpose, especially in cooking or eating. In plain terms, a tool, especially one used in the kitchen or at the table.

How do you pronounce “utensil”?

“Utensil” is pronounced yoo-TEHN-suhl (/juˈtɛn.səl/ in IPA).

How do you use “utensil” in a sentence?

Here is “utensil” used in a sentence: “A wooden spoon is a basic kitchen utensil.”

What part of speech is “utensil”?

“Utensil” is a noun.

Where does the word “utensil” come from?

The word “utensil” comes from Latin. From Old French utensile, from Latin utensilis ("fit for use").

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