How to Use utensil in a Sentence

utensil

noun
  • The spork might still be the best camp utensil of all time.
    Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 12 July 2022
  • Ditch the utensils and tear that bird apart with your hands.
    Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
    Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
  • And must make sure the utensils are placed in the order they will be used.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Smith set up the tables, the linens, the utensils.
    Jon Blau, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2020
  • Straws won’t be the first or last utensil to fall out of favor.
    Bee Wilson, WSJ, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Place utensils in the order they will be used from the outside in.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In the kitchen, there is nary a utensil that is more unsung than a trusty knife.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Use the oil when the utensils appear dull and the last oil treatment has worn off.
    Cassie Armstrong, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Will that plastic utensil or plate end up in the ocean?
    Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2019
  • Make one batch, clean the utensils, then make a second.
    Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2016
  • Bring a dish from one of Dorie Greenspan’s books ready to eat and with a serving utensil.
    courant.com, 5 July 2019
  • But don’t worry, Hale is here to speak the gospel of this under-utilised utensil to the world.
    Lauren Le Vine, refinery29.com, 20 June 2019
  • At the start of each day everyone gets one plate and one bowl and a set of utensils.
    Sunset Magazine, 2 Apr. 2020
  • The utensils party and rabble-rouse and cause a ruckus.
    Katherine Larson july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
  • The set includes three pots, two pans, a baking sheet, and a wealth of utensils and tools.
    Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The Work apron has two front pockets big enough to fit at least four utensils.
    Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 13 July 2018
  • There was a kitchen, but nothing in it: no utensils, no pans.
    Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Treat the former student in your life to a 12-piece set that comes with kitchen utensils as well.
    Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2023
  • At-home remedies for puffy eyes Reach for a spoon from the utensil drawer.
    Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
  • The set also comes with a rack for hanging utensils and kitchen tools.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Grip the writing utensil between the first and middle fingers and use the thumb to hold it in place.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
  • Reusable plates, mugs and utensils will save you a lot of headache and trash.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • The two-tier drying rack is big enough to store up to 14 plates, or support a mix of cups and large utensils.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Keep lids tight, squeeze out air from flexible containers, and always use a clean utensil—never your fingers.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Instead, clean wood utensils or boards right away after using them in soapy lukewarm water.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Personal items were stored above the drying utensils on the drying rack.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • If your utensils have worn out their welcome, swap them with these non-toxic tools to cook without worries.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • One employee wiped his face and, without washing hands, handled utensils that had been cleaned and sanitized.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
  • For example, focus on just your kitchen utensils or dresser drawers.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

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