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What are utensils?
Utensils are tools used in the kitchen for preparing, cooking, and serving food. They help with various tasks, such as mixing, cutting, measuring, and cooking. This lesson contains a list of common utensils names in English with pictures and pronunciation to help you memorise them.
Kitchen utensils names and their pronunciation in English
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There are different categories of utensils, each designed for specific purposes. They help in food preparation, serving, and eating. Some are designed for everyday use, while others are disposable or meant for special serving needs. Let's explore the various categories of utensils and their names.
Different types of utensils in English
Eating utensils names
Eating utensils are tools used for consuming food, typically at the dining table. These utensils help you cut, scoop, and eat different types of meals. They are essential for everyday dining and come in various sizes and shapes depending on the food being served.
- Fork
- Spoon
- Knife
- Chopsticks
- Salad fork
- Soup spoon
- Dessert spoon
- Dessert fork
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon
Disposable utensils names
Disposable utensils are commonly used in take-out restaurants, picnics, or parties. They are designed for single use and are typically made from plastic, wood, or biodegradable materials. They are convenient for situations where washing regular utensils is not practical.
- Plastic fork
- Plastic spoon
- Plastic knife
- Wooden chopsticks
- Wooden fork
- Wooden spoon
- Paper straw
- Plastic stirrer
- Compostable cutlery set
- Bamboo utensils
Serving utensils names
Serving utensils are used to transfer food from large serving dishes onto individual plates. They are larger than regular eating utensils and are designed for handling various types of food, such as soups, salads, pasta, and meat dishes.
- Serving spoon
- Slotted serving spoon
- Soup ladle
- Pasta server
- Tongs
- Cake server
- Pie server
- Carving fork
- Salad tongs
- Gravy ladle
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