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utensil

[yoo-ten-suhl] / juˈtɛn səl /


Usage

What are other ways to say utensil? A utensil is an article used especially for domestic use: kitchen utensils. An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements.

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Watching them is like being spoonfed by the streamer’s CEO, Ted Sarandos, who, by pioneering this content model, is waving a utensil in front of us like an airplane coming in for a landing.

From Salon Jan. 25, 2026

In fall 2024, many of us were ridding our kitchens of a very common utensil, thanks to a piece in the Atlantic that instructed us to, “Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula.”

From Slate Jan. 14, 2026

Speaking of trail snacks, these reusable bamboo utensil sets are stylish and practical, making them a perfect gift.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2024

Some care recipients may have very limited mouth openings, measuring less than 2 centimeters, while others experience involuntary muscle spasms that can occur unexpectedly, even when the utensil is inside their mouth, Bhattacharjee said.

From Science Daily May 9, 2024

We rarely even ate rice, but when we did, I'd grown accustomed to using a fork, the same way he did, even though the utensil never made sense to me in that context.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

"They stole everything: our clothes, shoes, utensils, pots, cups, glasses."

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

All her kitchen gadgets and utensils are from the chain as are her pots, pans, bedding and towels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

The virus can spread through close contact with someone who is infected, such as by sharing food or eating utensils.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2026

Signs of civilian life, including a children's colouring book, paintings and cooking utensils, were among the debris.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2026

There was much to take—my two birds, the skirt I had made, the stone utensils, my beads and earrings, the cormorant feathers, and all of my baskets and weapons.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell




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