Kitchen Vocabulary Words

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Word Definition Practice Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Part of Speech Description
pot A container typically made of ceramic, metal, or glass, used for cooking or storing food. She stirred the pot of soup as it simmered on the stove. Noun
pan A wide and shallow cooking vessel with a long handle, used for frying or sautéing food. I used a pan to fry eggs for breakfast. Noun
plate A container or vessel used for holding and serving food. I washed my dirty plate after dinner. Noun
fork A utensil with prongs used for picking up and transferring food to the mouth. I used a fork to eat my salad. Noun
knife A sharp-edged tool used for cutting or slicing, typically consisting of a blade attached to a handle. He used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner. Noun
spoon A small, shallow bowl-shaped utensil with a long handle, used for stirring, serving, or eating. Can you pass me a spoon so I can eat my soup? Noun
spatula A kitchen utensil with a broad, flat, usually flexible blade used for flipping food ingredients. I used a spatula to flip the pancakes on the griddle. Noun
cup A small vessel used for drinking liquids, typically with a handle and a cylindrical shape. She grabbed a cup of coffee. Noun
ladle A large, long-handled spoon that is used to serve or transfer liquids or foods. He used a ladle to serve soup in each bowl at the dinner party. Noun

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