How to Use utensil in a Sentence

utensil

noun
  • Paint brush used as a food grade utensil.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
  • Medicine must be stored away from food and utensils.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Dirty utensils stored as clean hung on the kitchen wall.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
  • One type of utensil, every pan in the house.
    — Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Then go on to the spices section, then the utensils.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Check all metal utensils for signs of rust.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • That wasn’t the only utensil stored in a dirty place.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Straws won’t be the first or last utensil to fall out of favor.
    — Bee Wilson, WSJ, 13 Apr. 2018
  • The same idea works for mugs, utensils and even cutting boards.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
  • And must make sure the utensils are placed in the order they will be used.
    — Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Straws and utensils are agave-based, and the drink cups are made of bamboo.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 25 July 2023
  • There was grease and food buildup near the woks where cooking utensils were stored.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Plates, bowls, utensils and more are available.
    — ABC News, 16 May 2026
  • In the kitchen, there is nary a utensil that is more unsung than a trusty knife.
    — Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • How about plates, glasses, and utensils?
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The round edges of the utensils match the soft colors and style of the plates and bowls.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Place utensils in the order they will be used from the outside in.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The set also comes with a rack for hanging utensils and kitchen tools.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
  • One was in a utensils container above that triple sink.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Soavenira had sold all her kitchen utensils except one pot and a spoon.
    — Peter Ford, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2017
  • Avoid sharing drinks or utensils.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Use it to mount potted plants, herbs or cooking utensils in your kitchen.
    — Melanie Yates, Woman's Day, 15 May 2015
  • There are even hooks for cooking utensils or tea towels.
    — Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Use the oil when the utensils appear dull and the last oil treatment has worn off.
    — Cassie Armstrong, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Reusable plates, mugs and utensils will save you a lot of headache and trash.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • People beat on drums and toddlers banged on kitchen pans with utensils.
    — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Chemicals must be stored away from food and utensils.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Wooden cutting boards and utensils can warp or crack.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Work apron has two front pockets big enough to fit at least four utensils.
    — Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 13 July 2018
  • At the start of each day everyone gets one plate and one bowl and a set of utensils.
    — Sunset Magazine, 2 Apr. 2020

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