Dictionary entryCEFR A2noun

kettle

IPA pronunciation: /ˈketl/

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Russian meaning

чайник

English definition

A container used for boiling water, especially for making tea.

Example

I'll put the kettle on and make some tea.

Collocations

electric kettle
kettle on
boil the kettle
whistling kettle

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