as in devices
an article intended for use in work
participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils
Synonyms & Similar 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 utensils
The museum provides all kinds of great art supplies on a big table by the entrance, including sketch paper, clipboards, colored pencils and charcoal drawing utensils.
—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Anything sterling or silver-plated, from julep cups to picture frames to utensils, is fair game for a monogram.
—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Finger foods, chips, dips and crudités work better than anything requiring utensils.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Others got water laced with microscopic bits of polystyrene, the type of plastic used in Styrofoam coolers, utensils, egg cartons and food packaging.
—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
—
Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Think pots and pans with hooks through the handles, sheet pans stored vertically, cutting boards, cooking utensils, spice jars, dish towels, and so much more.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Each tier holds an impressive 80 pounds, and the top portion includes an upper hook rack with eight S-hooks to hold mugs and utensils.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Anything sterling or silver-plated, from julep cups to picture frames to utensils, is fair game for a monogram.
—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Finger foods, chips, dips and crudités work better than anything requiring utensils.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Others got water laced with microscopic bits of polystyrene, the type of plastic used in Styrofoam coolers, utensils, egg cartons and food packaging.
—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
—
Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Think pots and pans with hooks through the handles, sheet pans stored vertically, cutting boards, cooking utensils, spice jars, dish towels, and so much more.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Each tier holds an impressive 80 pounds, and the top portion includes an upper hook rack with eight S-hooks to hold mugs and utensils.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utensils
Noun
-
At one point, Jessie befriends a gang of tech toys that includes a low-tech potty-training product named Smarty Pants, along with GPS and camera devices Atlas and Snappy.
-
The suspects arrested allegedly planned to target senior government officials with small, armed drones; no devices were launched.
Noun
-
That blast wasn’t the only time on Wednesday that the rookie showed off his physical tools.
-
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
Noun
-
By measuring how these atomic properties shift in response to extremely subtle changes in gravity, motion or magnetic fields, the sensors can detect flaws that traditional instruments miss.
-
Schmidt last year became the CEO of the rocket company Relativity Space, which won a major NASA contract this week to deliver a set of the agency’s science instruments to Mars in 2028.
Cite this Entry
“Utensils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utensils. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
