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Definition of utensil

utensil

/juːˈtɛn.səl/
u · ten · sil
Plural:utensils
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utensil Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A piece of cutlery or a specialized hand-held tool used for eating or serving food.

Example

"After the picnic, they gathered the plastic plates and utensils to throw in the recycling bin."

2

An implement, tool, or container for practical use, especially in a household or kitchen.

Example

"She opened the kitchen drawer to look for a wooden spoon and other cooking utensils."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'utensile', borrowed from Old French 'utensile' and directly from Latin 'utensilia' (materials, things for use), the neuter plural of 'utensilis' (fit for use), derived from the verb 'uti' (to use).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Utensil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/utensil
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