as in basin
a steep-sided hollow without surface drainage especially in a deposit of glacial drift
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Recent Examples of kettle
For example, an electric kettle requires 1,200 watts when switched on, and a microwave uses 1,000 watts.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Just like on the brand’s Dutch ovens, the stainless steel knob on top of this kettle is etched with the Le Creuset name.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The shop is known for their old-fashioned way of making fudge and chocolate using copper kettles and traditional paddles, and of course hand-dipping the chocolates.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
This electric tea kettle heats up fast and features the ability to schedule a brew in advance.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Just like on the brand’s Dutch ovens, the stainless steel knob on top of this kettle is etched with the Le Creuset name.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The shop is known for their old-fashioned way of making fudge and chocolate using copper kettles and traditional paddles, and of course hand-dipping the chocolates.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
This electric tea kettle heats up fast and features the ability to schedule a brew in advance.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kettle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kettle
Noun
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Unlike other fountains, this one comes with four rods that can be cut to fit your specific basin.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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These physiological and sensory adaptations underpin the species’ ability to traverse vast ocean basins, from coastal foraging grounds to the depths of the White Shark Café, cementing their role as sentinels of both nearshore and open‑ocean ecosystems.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The studio, adorned with vintage saddles and antique silver belts, offers a glimpse into traditional Mexican craftsmanship.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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The team members also have to purchase custom sombreros, dresses, saddles and other accessories required by the sport.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Most of the major relationship milestones and potholes happen offscreen between the seasonal vacays, leaving us to find entertainment and meaning in the puny aftershocks.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Major indices that had fallen into a major pothole climbed back up.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Kettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kettle. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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