utensil
UK: juːˈtɛns(ə)l | US: juˈtɛnsəl
n. a tool or container used for practical purposes, especially in cooking or household tasks
Derived from Latin utensilis ("useful, fit for use"), the word evolved through Old French utensile before entering Middle English as utensil. It originally referred to any implement for practical use but later specialized to domestic tools, particularly in kitchens. The morpheme ut- reflects utility, while -ensil marks its function as an instrument.
She organized the kitchen utensils in the drawer.
A wooden spoon is an essential utensil for cooking.
The restaurant provides disposable utensils for takeout orders.
Archaeologists discovered ancient cooking utensils at the site.
He forgot to pack eating utensils for the picnic.