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kettle

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ʃɐˈlɐjɾɐ/cha·lei·ra

Definition

1

A container with a lid and spout, usually metal, used for boiling water, especially for making tea.

Usage examples

“The kettle whistled when the water boiled.”
“Put the kettle on the stove to heat the water.”

Common combinations

electric kettlestainless steel kettlekettle spoutwhistling kettle