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Definition of utensil

utensil

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

utensil Game Scores & Validity

• 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).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Utensil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/utensil
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