How to Use utensil in a Sentence

utensil

noun
  • The spork might still be the best camp utensil of all time.
    Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 12 July 2022
  • Ditch the utensils and tear that bird apart with your hands.
    Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
    Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
  • And must make sure the utensils are placed in the order they will be used.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Smith set up the tables, the linens, the utensils.
    Jon Blau, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2020
  • Place utensils in the order they will be used from the outside in.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Use the oil when the utensils appear dull and the last oil treatment has worn off.
    Cassie Armstrong, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Will that plastic utensil or plate end up in the ocean?
    Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2019
  • Bring a dish from one of Dorie Greenspan’s books ready to eat and with a serving utensil.
    courant.com, 5 July 2019
  • But don’t worry, Hale is here to speak the gospel of this under-utilised utensil to the world.
    Lauren Le Vine, refinery29.com, 20 June 2019
  • At the start of each day everyone gets one plate and one bowl and a set of utensils.
    Sunset Magazine, 2 Apr. 2020
  • The set includes three pots, two pans, a baking sheet, and a wealth of utensils and tools.
    Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Treat the former student in your life to a 12-piece set that comes with kitchen utensils as well.
    Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2023
  • At-home remedies for puffy eyes Reach for a spoon from the utensil drawer.
    Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
  • The set also comes with a rack for hanging utensils and kitchen tools.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Grip the writing utensil between the first and middle fingers and use the thumb to hold it in place.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
  • Reusable plates, mugs and utensils will save you a lot of headache and trash.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • The two-tier drying rack is big enough to store up to 14 plates, or support a mix of cups and large utensils.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Use a funnel, like the one in this Ball utensil set ($9.99, Bed Bath & Beyond) to keep jar rims clean.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Leave out a stack of small plates, bowls, napkins and utensils, along with glasses and mugs.
    Katie Workman, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2019
  • After a man attempts to pull the utensil away, the protester punches him in the head.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Small plates and utensils are one fun way to take the pressure off of little ones at mealtime.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 1 Sep. 2024
  • If plates, wine glasses and utensils have smudges, clean and polish them now.
    oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2019
  • Break out the plastic utensils and art supplies and let your kids make their own version of Forky.
    Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2019
  • Out comes Knifey, another utensil brought to life as a toy, just like Forky.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 21 June 2019
  • Each slow cooker pot features a slot for utensils so there’s no need to keep spoon rests.
    Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • There are wine jugs and kitchen utensils, chamber pots and tiny toothpicks carved from bone.
    Farah Nayeri, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2019
  • The edge of each stainless steel utensil is adorned with a stunning 24 carat cameo gold pattern.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Wash your hands, utensils and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw eggs and food containing raw eggs.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Weigh it down: To keep the parchment paper cover in place, use a microwave-safe utensil or other small item on top to prevent it from shifting during cooking.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024

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