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- [tee-ket-l]
- /ˈtiˌkɛt l/
- /ˈtiːˌket.l̩/
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- [tee-ket-l]
- /ˈtiˌkɛt l/
Definitions of teakettle word
- noun teakettle a portable kettle with a cover, spout, and handle, used for boiling water. 1
- countable noun teakettle A teakettle is a kettle that is used for boiling water to make tea. 0
- noun teakettle a kettle for boiling water to make tea 0
- noun teakettle a covered kettle with a spout and handle, for boiling water to make tea, etc. 0
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Origin of teakettle
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705; tea + kettle
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Parts of speech for Teakettle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
teakettle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
teakettle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for teakettle
noun teakettle
- boiler — A boiler is a device which burns gas, oil, electricity, or coal in order to provide hot water, especially for the central heating in a building.
- cauldron — A cauldron is a very large, round metal pot used for cooking over a fire. In stories and fairy tales, a cauldron is used by witches for their spells.
- kettle — a metal container in which to boil liquids, cook foods, etc.; pot.
Top questions with teakettle
- where did the saying ass over teakettle come from?
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