kettle
word
/ˈkɛtəɫ/
KE-duhl
/kˈɛtəl/
KE-tuhl
Definition
A kettle is a container, usually with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water, especially for making tea or coffee.
Usage & Nuances
'Kettle' most often refers to an electric or stovetop device for boiling water. In British English, 'put the kettle on' means to boil water for tea; in American English, 'kettle' is less common and 'teapot' may be used for brewing tea. Do not confuse 'kettle' (for boiling water) with 'pot' (for cooking food).
Spanish: tetera - hervidorPortuguese (BR): chaleiraPortuguese (PT): chaleiraChinese (Simplified): 水壶 - 烧水壶Chinese (Traditional): 水壺 - 煮水壺Hindi: केतलीArabic: غلايةBengali: কেটলি - জলের পাত্র (সাধারণত চা বানানোর জন্য)Russian: чайникJapanese: やかんVietnamese: ấm đun nướcKorean: 주전자Turkish: çaydanlık - su ısıtıcısıUrdu: کیٹلIndonesian: ketel - teko (air panas)
Example Sentences
Please fill the kettle with water.
basic
I made tea with the kettle.
basic
Can you put the kettle on while I set the table?
natural
I forgot the kettle on and all the water boiled away.
natural
If the kettle whistles, tea time's ready!
natural
The kettle is boiling.
basic