utensil
noun
uten·sil
yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl 
ˈyü-ˌten(t)-
1
: an implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen
2
: a useful tool or implement
Examples of utensil in a Sentence
participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils
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According to the spokesperson, the inspector found grime built up on equipment and utensils and numerous dead and live roaches in the facility.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
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Exposure to heat and sunlight: Leaving mustard in a warm or sunny spot can speed up spoilage.
Cross-contamination: Using utensils that have been dipped into other condiments (like mayo) can introduce new ingredients and bacteria, shortening the mustard's shelf life.
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The utensils party and rabble-rouse and cause a ruckus.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Using utensils to cut food into smaller pieces can also be challenging.3
Living With ALS
ALS is typically diagnosed between the ages of 45 and 75 years.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 20 July 2025
Exposure to heat and sunlight: Leaving mustard in a warm or sunny spot can speed up spoilage.
Cross-contamination: Using utensils that have been dipped into other condiments (like mayo) can introduce new ingredients and bacteria, shortening the mustard's shelf life.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
The utensils party and rabble-rouse and cause a ruckus.
—Katherine Larson
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
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“Utensil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utensil. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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utensil
noun
uten·sil
yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl
1
: a device or container used in a household and especially a kitchen
2
: an article serving a useful purpose
writing utensils
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