utensils

NOUN

apparatus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance device gear gizmo machine machinery means mechanism

STRONG

accoutrement contraption dingbat doodad doohickey furnishings gaff gimcrack gimmick grabber habiliments implement jigger job outfit paraphernalia provisions setup stuff supplies tackle thingamajig tools whatchamacallit whatsis widget

WEAK

black box idiot box whosis

NOUN

equipment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparatus furnishings furniture machinery material

STRONG

accessories accompaniments accouterments appliances appurtenances articles attachments baggage belongings contraptions contrivances devices equipage facilities fittings fixtures gadgets habiliments impedimenta materiel outfit paraphernalia provisions rig setup shebang stock store stuff tackle things tools trappings traps

WEAK

kit and kaboodle miscellaneous provisioning

NOUN

hardware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

housewares plumbing

STRONG

accouterments appliances fasteners fixtures implements ironware kitchenware metalware

WEAK

household furnishings

NOUN

kit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparatus bag container gear material

STRONG

accoutrements assortment collection effects impedimenta implements outfit pack paraphernalia rig satchel selection set stock stuff suitcase supplies tackle things tools trappings

NOUN

tableware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glassware silverware

STRONG

dishes forks glasses knives spoons

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The Food Standards Agency says there are a number of actions businesses can take to avoid cross-contamination, including cleaning utensils, handwashing and storing ingredients separately.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Thirty minutes into their dishwashing shifts at a First Watch restaurant west of Chicago, the two had cleaned dozens of plates, utensils, cutting boards and cups, making them ready to be used again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The Soviets handed her over to the Gestapo at the beginning of World War II, and she describes coming to the Nazi camp system and being issued clothes and utensils to eat with.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

Do they expect to use your silverware or should they buy some plastic utensils?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

I got out the mixer and some utensils.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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