kettle

The word “kettle” has 2 syllables: ket-tle

It's pronounced as /ˈkɛtəl/


What is synonym and antonym for kettle?

In the thesaurus, “kettle” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for kettle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kettle

  • basin
  • boiler
  • cauldron
  • pot
  • pothole
  • saddle
  • steamer

Meanings of kettle

  • noun
    1. A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.
    2. The quantity held by a kettle.
    3. A vessel for boiling water for tea.
    4. A kettle hole, sometimes any pothole.
    5. (collective) A group of raptors riding a thermal, especially when migrating.
    6. A steam locomotive.
    7. A kettledrum.
    8. An instance of kettling; a group of protesters or rioters confined in a limited area.
    9. A kind of fishweir resembling a wattle or fence.
  • verb
    1. (of the police) To contain demonstrators in a confined area.

Example Sentences

  • Kettle whistling, she hurried to pour hot water into her mug for tea.
  • The old-fashioned kettle on the stove reminded him of his grandmother's kitchen.
  • He left the kettle boiling and forgot about it, returning to find water all over the stove.
  • As the campers gathered around the fire, they set the kettle on the grill to make some hot cocoa.
  • She reached for the handle of the kettle to make a fresh batch of coffee for her guests.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to kettle, such as: basin, boiler, cauldron, pot, pothole, saddle, steamer.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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pans

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  • bucket
  • condemns
  • criticizes
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  • faces
  • faults
  • frying pan
  • kettle
  • knocks
  • pot
  • roast
  • saucepan
  • scan
  • sheet
  • skillet
  • wash

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  • bucket
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