teakettle

Meanings

• noun

  A type of kitchen appliance used to heat and boil water, typically containing a spout for pouring.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with teakettle
fable , table , stable

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Variants

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teakettle , teakettles

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Etymology

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The term 'teakettle' is derived from 'kettle' which comes from the Old English 'cetel' meaning a cooking pot. The 'tea' part of the word refers to the fact that it is commonly used to make tea.

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Trivia

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1. The first teakettles were made of copper or brass.

2. Teakettles were once used as a way to signal that water was ready for bathing or laundry.

3. The Whistling Teakettle, a popular children's book by Eve Merriam, tells the story of a teakettle who comes to life and goes on adventures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Water heater: A larger appliance used to heat water for an entire household

2. Teapot: A similar kitchen appliance used specifically for making tea

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Culture

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The teakettle is a common household item in many cultures around the world, particularly in those with a tea-drinking tradition. It is often used as a symbol of home and comfort, and has appeared in literature and art throughout history.

How to Memorize "teakettle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round kitchen appliance with a spout and handle. Visualize the water being heated inside and the steam rising as it comes to a boil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the teakettle with the sound of water boiling and the smell of tea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Tea is what a teakettle makes' to remember the meaning of the word.

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