Kettle

usgb/ˈketl/
noun

A container or device for boiling water, primarily used for making tea or coffee.

She put the kettle on to make some tea.
Visual representation of "kettle" - A container or device for boiling water, primarily used for making tea or coffee.

Often appears as...

  • put the kettle on
  • kettle boiled
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Device Usage

Specify the use to differentiate from cooking vessels when context isn't clear.

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She filled the electric kettle with water for her morning coffee.
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Cultural Commonality

In British culture, offering to 'put the kettle on' is a sign of hospitality.

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When the guests arrived, he immediately offered to put the kettle on.
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