utensils
word · lemma: utensil
Definition
Utensils are tools that you use for cooking or eating, such as spoons, forks, knives, and other kitchen tools.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to kitchen tools for preparing or eating food. Commonly used in plural. Collocations: 'kitchen utensils', 'eating utensils'. Do not confuse with appliances (like a blender) or cookware (like pots).
Spanish: utensiliosPortuguese (BR): utensíliosPortuguese (PT): utensíliosChinese (Simplified): 餐具 - 用具Chinese (Traditional): 餐具 - 用具Hindi: बर्तनArabic: أوانٍ
Example Sentences
Do you have any clean utensils, or should I wash some?
natural
Please wash the utensils after dinner.
basic
We need more utensils for the party.
basic
The chef brought out his favorite utensils.
basic
She forgot to pack utensils for the picnic, so we had to eat with our hands.
natural
There’s a drawer full of old utensils that nobody ever uses.
natural