Knowing the names of kitchen equipment is useful for everyday English. In this lesson, you will learn over 55 common kitchen utensils with pictures and simple example sentences. This vocabulary will help you talk about cooking, food, and daily activities more confidently.
Kitchen Equipment
Here is the list of kitchen tools in English that you will see around the kitchen:
- Potato masher
- Potato peeler
- Garlic press/crusher
- Nutcracker
- Zester
- Grater
- Spatula
- Pepper mill
- Rolling pin
- Lemon squeezer
- Cookie cutters
- Strainer
- Tin opener / Can opener
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Peeler
- Pestle
- Pizza tray
- Skimmer
- Measuring cup
- Bottle opener
- Corkscrew
- Cooking pot
- Ladle
- Frying pan
- Baking dish
- Steamer
- Wok
- Knife
- Pressure cooker
- Stewpot
- Chopper
- Chopping board
- Food processor
- Deep fryer
- Tea maker
- Toaster
- Teacup
- Mug
- Glass
- Jug
- Fork
- Plate
- Spoon
- Napkin
- Bowl
- Salt shaker
- Spice container
- Teapot
- Tray
- Pan
- Colander
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dish rack
- Kitchen counter
- Oven
- Cup
- Fridge
Kitchen Gadgets with Example Sentences
Potato masher
- I used the potato masher to make smooth mashed potatoes for dinner.
Potato peeler
- I used a potato peeler to peel the potatoes quickly.
Garlic press/crusher
- The garlic press made it easy to add fresh garlic to the pasta sauce.
Grater
- I used a grater to shred the cheese for the lasagna.
Spatula
- The spatula helped me flip the pancakes without breaking them.
Pepper mill
- I used the pepper mill to season the soup with freshly ground pepper.
Rolling pin
- The rolling pin made it easy to roll out the dough for the pie crust.
Lemon squeezer
- The lemon squeezer extracted every last drop of juice from the lemon.
Cookie cutters
- I used cookie cutters to make fun shapes for the sugar cookies.
Strainer
- The strainer helped me drain the pasta after cooking.
Tin opener / Can opener
- The can opener made it easy to open the can of tomatoes for the sauce.
Tongs
- I used tongs to pick up the hot corn on the cob from the grill.
Whisk
- The whisk made it easy to beat the eggs for the omelette.
Pestle
- I used a pestle to crush the spices for the curry.
Measuring cup
- I used a measuring cup to accurately measure the flour for the cake.
Bottle opener
- The bottle opener made it easy to open the bottle for the party.
Corkscrew
- The corkscrew helped me open the bottle of wine for dinner.
Cooking pot
- I cooked the pasta in a large cooking pot.
Ladle
- The ladle made it easy to serve the soup into bowls.
Frying pan
- I used a frying pan to cook the eggs for breakfast.
Baking dish
- The baking dish was perfect for making a casserole for dinner.
Wok
- The wok was perfect for stir-frying the vegetables and tofu.
Knife
- The knife made it easy to chop the onions for the stir-fry.
Pressure cooker
- I used a pressure cooker to make a quick and easy dinner.
Stewpot
- I made a delicious beef stew in the large stewpot.
Chopper
- The chopper made it easy to dice the tomatoes for the salsa.
Chopping board
- I chopped the onions with a knife on the chopping board.
Food processor
- I used a food processor to make the pesto sauce.
Deep fryer
- I used the deep fryer to make crispy French fries for dinner.
Tea maker
- The tea maker brewed a perfect pot of tea for the afternoon.
Toaster
- I used the toaster to make golden brown toast for breakfast.
Teacup
- I drank my tea from a small teacup.
Mug
- I enjoyed a steaming cup of coffee in my favorite mug.
Jug
- The jug held the freshly squeezed orange juice for brunch.
Fork
- I used a fork to spear the pieces of fruit from the fruit salad.
Plate
- The plate held a delicious serving of pasta for dinner.
Spoon
- I stirred the soup with a spoon before serving it.
Napkin
- I used a napkin to wipe my hands after eating the messy ribs.
Bowl
- The bowl was the perfect size for a serving of creamy tomato soup.
Salt shaker
- I sprinkled salt on the salad using a salt shaker.
Teapot
- The teapot brewed a fragrant pot of herbal tea.
Pan
- The pan sizzled as I cooked the chicken for dinner.
- I used a colander to drain the pasta after cooking.
Stove
- I simmered the sauce on the stove for 20 minutes.
Microwave
- I heated up the leftovers in the microwave for a quick lunch.
Dish rack
- The dish rack held all of the clean dishes after washing.
Kitchen counter
- I prepared dinner on the kitchen counter, chopping and mixing ingredients.
Oven
- I baked a delicious cake in the oven for my friend’s birthday.
Cup
- I poured myself a cup of coffee from the coffee maker.
Fridge
- I stored the leftovers in the fridge for lunch the next day.
