Kitchen Essentials

noun a perforated bowl used to strain liquids from solid food

• She strained the pasta using a colander to separate the noodles from the water.
• Can you pass me the colander so I can drain the vegetables?
• I love using my colander to shake off excess water from my lettuce.
• The colander of opinions helped her sift through the different perspectives on the issue.

noun a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

• The chef recommended pairing the steak with a condiment such as mustard or horseradish.
• Don't forget to grab some ketchup or mayo as condiments for the BBQ.
• Pass me the hot sauce, I need some extra condiment on my burrito.
• Laughter is the condiment of life, adding flavor to every moment.

noun dinnerware

• The elegant dinnerware set was carefully arranged on the dining table for the formal dinner party.
• I love shopping for new dinnerware to add a touch of style to my kitchen.
• Check out this cool dinnerware I found at the thrift store!
• Her smile was as bright and polished as a set of fine dinnerware.

noun Glassware refers to items made of glass, such as drinking glasses, vases, and dishes.

• The restaurant invested in high-quality glassware for serving drinks to their customers.
• I accidentally broke some of the glassware while doing the dishes.
• Check out the fancy glassware they have at that new bar!
• Her delicate emotions were like fragile glassware, easily shattered by harsh words.

noun housewares

• The department store carries a wide selection of housewares for the kitchen and bathroom.
• I need to pick up some new housewares for the house this weekend.
• Let's hit up the thrift store for some cool housewares.
• She considered her knowledge of housewares to be her secret weapon in hosting successful dinner parties.

noun a tool used for removing the skin or rind from fruits and vegetables

• The chef used a sharp peeler to carefully remove the skin from the potatoes.
• Can you pass me the potato peeler so I can start prepping dinner?
• I love my new veggie peeler - it makes kitchen tasks so much easier!
• She was like a peeler, slowly revealing the truth behind the mystery.

noun a kitchen utensil that is a combination of a spoon and a spatula, used for mixing or transferring food

• The chef used a spoonula to carefully fold the ingredients together.
• I always reach for the spoonula when I'm mixing things in the kitchen.
• Hey, can you pass me that spoonula over there?
• The artist used the spoonula as if it were a paintbrush, creating unique textures on the canvas.