kettle
UK: ˈketl | US: ˈketl
n. a metal container with a lid, handle, and spout, used for boiling water or cooking
n. (informal) a large pot for stewing or frying
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The word "kettle" traces back to Old English cetel or cytel, borrowed from Old Norse ketill, meaning "cauldron." Both derive from Latin catillus (small bowl), a diminutive of catinus (deep vessel). The term reflects a common Germanic borrowing from Latin during early cultural exchanges, evolving into its modern form while retaining its core meaning of a heated cooking vessel.
She filled the kettle to make tea.
The old copper kettle whistled loudly on the stove.
He used a cast-iron kettle for camping trips.
The soup simmered in a large kettle over the fire.
A rusty kettle sat forgotten in the attic.