utensil

uten·sil

noun \yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl, ˈyü-ˌ\

Definition of UTENSIL

1

: an implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen

2

: a useful tool or implement

Examples of UTENSIL

1. <participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils>

Origin of UTENSIL

Middle English, vessels for domestic use, from Middle French utensile, from Latin utensilia, from neuter plural of utensilis useful, from uti to use

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to UTENSIL

Synonyms: device, instrument, tool, implement

Related Words: apparatus, appliance, mechanism; contraption, contrivance, gadget, gizmo (also gismo), jigger; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), adjunct, appendage, attachment

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See Synonym Discussion at implement

Rhymes with UTENSIL

commensal, grease pencil