Vocabulary: Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of a home, where meals are prepared and often shared. Let’s explore more than 40 common items you might find in a kitchen to help you expand your English vocabulary!

🍴 Utensils and Tools

1. Knife – A sharp tool for cutting food. (Be careful when using a knife.)
2. Fork – A tool for eating or serving food. (Use a fork to eat your salad.)
3. Spoon – A tool for scooping and stirring. (Stir the soup with a spoon.)
4. Spatula – A flat tool for flipping or spreading. (Use the spatula to flip the pancakes.)
5. Tongs – A tool for gripping and lifting hot items. (The tongs are great for serving salad.)
6. Whisk – A tool for mixing or beating ingredients. (Whisk the eggs until fluffy.)
7. Rolling Pin – A cylindrical tool for flattening dough. (Roll the dough with the rolling pin.)
8. Peeler – A tool for removing the skin of fruits or vegetables. (Peel the carrots with the peeler.)
9. Grater – A tool for shredding cheese or vegetables. (Grate some cheese for the pasta.)
10. Ladle – A deep spoon for serving soups or stews. (Use the ladle to serve the soup.)
11. Measuring Cups – Cups for measuring ingredients. (Measure two cups of flour.)
12. Measuring Spoons – Spoons for small measurements. (Add one teaspoon of sugar.)
13. Can Opener – A tool for opening cans. (Open the beans with the can opener.)
14. Corkscrew – A tool for opening wine bottles. (Use the corkscrew to open the wine.)

🍳 Cookware and Bakeware

15. Frying Pan – A shallow pan for frying food. (Heat the oil in the frying pan.)
16. Saucepan – A deep pan for making sauces or boiling water. (Cook the pasta in the saucepan.)
17. Pressure Cooker – A pot for cooking food quickly using steam. (The pressure cooker is great for beans.)
18. Baking Tray – A flat tray for baking. (Place the cookies on the baking tray.)
19. Mixing Bowl – A large bowl for combining ingredients. (Mix the batter in the mixing bowl.)
20. Colander – A bowl with holes for draining water. (Rinse the pasta in the colander.)
21. Cutting Board – A board for cutting food. (Chop the vegetables on the cutting board.)
22. Oven Mitts – Gloves for handling hot dishes. (Wear oven mitts to take out the casserole.)

🥘 Appliances

23. Refrigerator (Fridge) – A large appliance for keeping food cold. (Store the milk in the refrigerator.)
24. Freezer – A section of the fridge for freezing food. (The ice is in the freezer.)
25. Microwave – A small appliance for reheating food. (Warm the leftovers in the microwave.)
26. Toaster – A device for toasting bread. (Make some toast in the toaster.)
27. Blender – A machine for blending or pureeing food. (Blend the fruit for a smoothie.)
28. Food Processor – A machine for chopping, slicing, or mixing ingredients. (The food processor makes prep easy.)
29. Coffee Maker – A machine for brewing coffee. (Start the coffee maker in the morning.)
30. Electric Kettle – A device for boiling water. (Boil water for tea in the kettle.)
31. Stove (Cooktop) – A surface with burners for cooking. (The soup is simmering on the stove.)
32. Oven – An appliance for baking or roasting. (Bake the cake in the oven.)
33. Dishwasher – A machine for cleaning dishes. (Load the dishes into the dishwasher.)

🥣 Storage and Containers

34. Cabinet – A storage space for dishes and ingredients. (The plates are in the cabinet.)
35. Drawer – A compartment for utensils. (The spoons are in the drawer.)
36. Pantry – A small room or closet for storing food. (The pantry is stocked with snacks.)
37. Jar – A glass container with a lid. (The cookies are in the jar.)
38. Plastic Container – A container for storing leftovers. (Put the leftovers in a plastic container.)
39. Bottle – A container for liquids. (The water bottle is on the counter.)
40. Spice Rack – A stand for holding spices. (The spice rack is full of jars.)

🔧 Other Kitchen Items

41. Dish Rack – A rack for drying dishes. (The clean dishes are in the dish rack.)
42. Trash Can – A bin for waste. (Throw the scraps in the trash can.)
43. Sponge – A soft pad for cleaning. (Wash the dishes with a sponge.)
44. Dish Soap – Soap for washing dishes. (Use dish soap to remove grease.)
45. Kitchen Towel – A towel for drying hands or dishes. (Dry the dishes with the kitchen towel.)
46. Apron – A protective garment worn while cooking. (Wear an apron to keep your clothes clean.)
47. Timer – A device for setting cooking times. (Set the timer for 15 minutes.)
48. Thermometer – A tool for checking food temperature. (Use a thermometer to check the roast.)

🗣️ Vocabulary in Practice

Example Sentences:

1. The frying pan and spatula are on the stove.
2. Chop the vegetables on the cutting board and rinse them in the colander.
3. The microwave is next to the refrigerator, and the dishwasher is under the counter.

💬 Practice Describing Your Kitchen!

• “In my kitchen, I have a blender, a spice rack, and lots of cabinets.”
• “The oven and stove are used every day to cook meals.”
• “We keep our fruits in a bowl on the counter and store dry goods in the pantry.”

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