Utensils: meaning, definitions and examples

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utensils

 

[ juːˈtɛnsɪlz ]

Context #1

in the kitchen

Utensils are tools or implements used in the kitchen for cooking or eating food. They can include items such as knives, forks, spoons, spatulas, and tongs.

Synonyms

implements, kitchenware, tools

Examples of usage

  • Please make sure you have all the necessary utensils before you start cooking.
  • She washed the utensils after dinner.
  • I need a new set of utensils for my kitchen.
  • The chef used various utensils to prepare the meal.
  • He carefully arranged the utensils on the table for the dinner party.

Translations

Translations of the word "utensils" in other languages:

🇵🇹 utensílios

🇮🇳 बर्तन

🇩🇪 Utensilien

🇮🇩 peralatan

🇺🇦 посуд

🇵🇱 przybory

🇯🇵 器具

🇫🇷 ustensiles

🇪🇸 utensilios

🇹🇷 aletler

🇰🇷 도구

🇸🇦 أدوات

🇨🇿 nástroje

🇸🇰 nástroje

🇨🇳 器具

🇸🇮 pripomočki

🇮🇸 áhöld

🇰🇿 құралдар

🇬🇪 ინსტრუმენტები

🇦🇿 alətlər

🇲🇽 utensilios

Word origin

The word 'utensils' originated from the Latin word 'utensilia', which means 'tools'. Utensils have been used by humans for thousands of years to aid in food preparation and consumption. Over time, different cultures developed their own unique utensils based on their culinary traditions and available resources. Today, utensils play a crucial role in modern kitchens, making cooking and dining more convenient and efficient.