utensil

Definition

An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.

Etymology

From Middle English utensyl, from Old French utensile, from Latin ūtēnsilis (“useful, usable”).

Example Sentences

• "We have convenient storage for all the kitchen/eating utensils."
• "He stocked up on old-style writing utensils."
• "Relations, sparing no expense'll/Send some useless old utensil,/Or a matching pen and pencil./"just the thing I need! how nice!""