utensil

CEFRB1

/juˈtɛn.səl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A tool used for cooking, eating, or household work.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A useful small tool, implement, or vessel.

Examples

  • The pressure cooker is a cooking utensil that closes hermetically.

  • I eat using a utensil.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Specifically, a eating utensil (fork, table knife, or spoon); a piece of flatware or cutlery.

  2. An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.

More examples

In context

  • He stocked up on old-style writing utensils.

  • We have convenient storage for all the kitchen/eating utensils.

  • I need a utensil.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From Middle English utensyl, from Old French utensile, from Latin ūtēnsilis (“useful, usable”).