teakettle

noun

Definition of teakettlenext
as in kettle

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Recent Examples of teakettle Seeger helped fan the spark with his casual generosity, and that’s the spirit Norton captures here, in a performance as sweet and clear as the whistle of a teakettle, a train coming down the track, a bird celebrating the bright blue sky. — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024 Her days unfold to the teakettle’s whistle in the morning and the telly’s lineup of old movies in the afternoon. — Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024 Other home improvements include a Smeg teakettle, AeroGarden’s in-home herb garden, and Levoit’s air purifier. Cosori Air Fryer Pro Cosori’ Air Fryer Pro is your new best friend in the kitchen. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 July 2023 If that sink tends to clog, follow the baking soda with two quarts boiling water (about a teakettle full). — Sacramento Bee, 2 Nov. 2013 See All Example Sentences for teakettle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teakettle
  1. kettle
  2. cup
  3. flask
Noun
  • Fill a tea kettle or pot with water, and set it to boil on your stove.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Pause until the fire is lit, and the kettle in the kitchen has long since clicked off.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of kettle
Noun
  • Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • After a cup of lemongrass tea, my 60-minute Swedish massage began with a relaxing foot bath and scrub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • Victoria Beckam’s Portofino ‘97 scent comes in a turquoise flask that can fit in your palm and dangle at your breastplate.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ordinarily, cyclists will drink water from a bottle, and drink gel from either a disposable packet or a refillable flask.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flask

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“Teakettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teakettle. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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