utensil

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.

   We have convenient storage for all the kitchen/eating utensils.

2. 2
   noun

   A useful small tool, implement, or vessel.

   He stocked up on old-style writing utensils.

3. 3
   noun

   an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

Etymology

From Middle English utensyl, from Old French utensile, from Latin ūtēnsilis (“useful, usable”).