utensil
noun
uten·sil
yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl 
ˈyü-ˌten(t)-
1
: an implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen
2
: a useful tool or implement
Examples of utensil in a Sentence
participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils
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There are replicas of her most beloved pots and utensils, handwritten and typed letters, and other ephemera.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored (keep handle out of product).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In Rubra, every chair, every utensil, and even the signature scents in the bathroom have been personally designed or handpicked in collaboration with de Alba, a team of regional artisans, and even Soto-Innes herself to bring the Rubra experience to life.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
We aren’t even supposed to give straws, utensils or salad condiments without the guest requesting them.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In-use food dispensing utensils not properly stored (keep handle out of product).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In Rubra, every chair, every utensil, and even the signature scents in the bathroom have been personally designed or handpicked in collaboration with de Alba, a team of regional artisans, and even Soto-Innes herself to bring the Rubra experience to life.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
We aren’t even supposed to give straws, utensils or salad condiments without the guest requesting them.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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“Utensil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utensil. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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utensil
noun
uten·sil
yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl
1
: a device or container used in a household and especially a kitchen
2
: an article serving a useful purpose
writing utensils
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