Teakettle

usgb/ˈtiːketl/
noun

A container with a lid, spout and handle, used for boiling water.

She filled the teakettle with water and put it on the stove to boil.
Visual representation of "teakettle" - A container with a lid, spout and handle, used for boiling water.

Often appears as...

  • boil a teakettle
  • fill a teakettle
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Visual representation of "teakettle"
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Physical Description

Imagine a teakettle's shape: it's rounded with a spout for pouring and often made of metal.

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The silver teakettle had a wide base and a curved handle.
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Usage Sound

Teakettles may whistle when the water boils; this sound is iconic and often mentioned.

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The whistle of the teakettle signaled the water was ready for tea.
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Domestic Item

The word 'teakettle' is often used in home settings, not so much in commercial ones.

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Grandma has an old teakettle she's used for years.
Visual representation of the word "Teakettle"

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