kettle

[US]/ˈketl/
[UK]/ˈketl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a container with a lid, handle, and spout, used for boiling water.

Phrases & Collocations

electric kettle

whistling kettle

fancy tea kettle

stainless steel kettle

kettle of fish

reaction kettle

Example Sentences

The kettle is puffing.

The kettle is boiling.

The kettle was steaming.

the kettle's on the boil .

the kettle began to whistle.

the kettle was beginning to sing.

a kettle of boiling water.

Will you put the kettle on?

The kettle was singing on the fire.

I went down to put the kettle on.

He was the twilight triller and the creature that called: “Tea kettle, tea kettle, tea kettle, tea.

an automatic kettle that switches itself off when it boils.

I put the kettle on for our customary cup of coffee.

he's certainly a different kettle of fish from old Rowell.

Why not let me have a crack at fixing the kettle?

Put the kettle on, and I'd like a cup of tea.

she boiled the kettle and took down a couple of mugs.

the kettle boiled and he filled the teapot.

Making money and keeping it are two quite different kettles of fish.

Real-world Examples

Is it ok to put the kettle on?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He took the kettle and the flex upstairs.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

No offense, but that's like the pot calling the kettle black.

Source: Discussing American culture.

He picked up the dusty kettle and peered inside it.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

You fill up your kettle to the, kind of, desired amount.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

Making the tea. Now could you put the kettle on please?

Source: BBC Authentic English

[Mike] So should we boil a kettle?

Source: Gourmet Base

You can't even take a moment to boil a kettle.

Source: Gourmet Base

Naturally, I'm going to cook this in my turbot kettle.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

Mrs Patmore, shall I ask Lady Mary to come down and put the kettle on?

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

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