How to Use trivet in a Sentence

trivet

noun
  • Add a trivet to the pot; place steaks on the trivet.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Set the pans on trivets or a wire rack and let cool completely.
    — Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Use trivets to keep hot dishes from leaving marks on the wood.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Once the water has reached a rolling boil, place the bowl on the steaming rack or trivet.
    — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2021
  • Grab your trivets and keep scrolling to see these our picks — with prices starting at just $41.
    — Amber C. Snider, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
  • The four sides of the trivet form against your casserole dish to create the perfect fit.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Use trivets to protect countertops from hot pots and pans.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Remove the trivet from the cooker.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This includes items such as kitchen towels, cloth trivets, oven mitts and gloves, and pot holders.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Use cutting boards, trivets, and coasters.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Use cutting boards, trivets, and coasters.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Carefully eat straight out of the pot using your bandana as a trivet.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The trivet from the river was shaped like an iron for ironing clothing, Timm said.
    — Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2019
  • The acacia wood lid becomes a stylish trivet for dishes coming straight from the oven to the table.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Use placemats, trivets, and potholders during meals.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Seal with a clear topcoat to create a heat-resistant trivet or coaster.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Place a metal steamer rack or trivet in a wok or large Dutch oven and fill with enough water to reach the base of the rack.
    — Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Always use trivets or heat-resistant mats—laminate hates hot pots and pans.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Always use trivets or heat-resistant mats—laminate hates hot pots and pans.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Many of her pieces were intricately carved hearts that could be used as soap dishes, trivets or small catchalls for jewelry.
    — Ruth Sowby Rands, latimes.com, 4 June 2018
  • The water beneath the trivet will help to keep the cooking environment moist.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
  • His kitchen timer, tray, trivet and tea kettle are among the pantry and table items on display through July 7.
    — Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The board can also be used as a trivet to protect your table or countertop from heat damage when holding hot foods.
    — Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The board can also be used as a trivet to protect your table or countertop from heat damage when holding hot foods.
    — Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
  • They're also designed to double as a trivet to protect counters from hot pots and other cookware.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Use embroidery thread to stitch ends of strip onto trivet, centering it and pulling it through holes three or four times until secure.
    — Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 1 Nov. 2017
  • It's also stocked with trivets, a collapsible cutting board, a spatula and spoon for all your equipment needs.
    — Sara Tane, goodhousekeeping.com, 16 May 2023
  • Other additions included an extra sealing lid ring and a steam rack that can double as a trivet.
    — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2020
  • Tuck a couple of serving spoons into that hot skillet and serve it family-style — on a trivet to protect your table.
    — Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Using sling, lower soufflé dish into pot and onto trivet; allow narrow edges of sling to rest along sides of insert.
    — NBC News, 17 Mar. 2020

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