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utensils

NOUN
apparatus
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appliance device gear gizmo machine machinery means mechanism
STRONG
accoutrement contraption dingbat doodad doohickey furnishings gaff gimcrack gimmick grabber habiliments implement jigger job outfit paraphernalia provisions setup stuff supplies tackle thingamajig tools whatchamacallit whatsis widget
WEAK
black box idiot box whosis
NOUN
equipment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparatus furnishings furniture machinery material
STRONG
accessories accompaniments accouterments appliances appurtenances articles attachments baggage belongings contraptions contrivances devices equipage facilities fittings fixtures gadgets habiliments impedimenta materiel outfit paraphernalia provisions rig setup shebang stock store stuff tackle things tools trappings traps
WEAK
kit and kaboodle miscellaneous provisioning
NOUN
hardware
Synonyms
STRONGEST
housewares plumbing
STRONG
accouterments appliances fasteners fixtures implements ironware kitchenware metalware
WEAK
household furnishings
NOUN
kit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparatus bag container gear material
STRONG
accoutrements assortment collection effects impedimenta implements outfit pack paraphernalia rig satchel selection set stock stuff suitcase supplies tackle things tools trappings
NOUN
tableware
Synonyms
STRONGEST
glassware silverware
STRONG
dishes forks glasses knives spoons

Example Sentences

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The Soviets handed her over to the Gestapo at the beginning of World War II, and she describes coming to the Nazi camp system and being issued clothes and utensils to eat with.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

Do they expect to use your silverware or should they buy some plastic utensils?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

Anera says its kitchens also lack utensils, packaging and canisters of gas, with which it would be cleaner to cook.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

You needn’t baby carbon-steel pans—stack them without worry, use metal utensils or stick them into the hottest pizza oven or campfire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

The woman went rooting among Nin’s things, tossing aside the patched shirts and hand-carved utensils with a carelessness that made Sefia’s insides burn.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee