as in basin
a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kettle
This includes kettle-boiling the bagels in that water, then baking them.
—
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Use the hotel's kettle or coffee pot.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in the home is a simple kitchen area with a small fridge, a kettle, and a coffee machine.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kettle
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Use the hotel's kettle or coffee pot.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in the home is a simple kitchen area with a small fridge, a kettle, and a coffee machine.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kettle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettle
Noun
-
Now, scientists want to determine when other impact craters formed on the moon — especially the South Pole-Aitken basin.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
-
To do that, fill a bathtub or large basin with warm water and add one cup baking soda, one cup white vinegar, and a small amount of detergent.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Both jeans feature a contoured waistband intended to prevent gapping in the saddle while riding.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Chase Brooks of Deer Lodge, MT competes in saddle bronc riding during an afternoon rodeo during Cheyenne Frontier Days on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cheyenne, WY.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Report a pothole through the Mayor’s Action Center online at RequestIndy or by calling 317-327-4622.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
-
How to drive safely and report potholes Hitting a pothole could cause serious damage to your car tires, wheels and shocks.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
