kettle

/ˈkɛ.təl/noun

A container, usually made of metal and fitted with a lid, used for boiling water or cooking.

Example sentences

“Put the kettle on and I'll make us some tea.”
“The kettle whistled loudly when the water began to boil.”

British 'put the kettle on' signals tea and comfort. 'A different kettle of fish' means an entirely different matter.

Related words

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