kettle

noun

Definition of kettlenext
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 Adapted from Zaynab’s cookbook, Let’s Eat, this karak chai is rooted in her family’s Ramadan traditions, when a glass kettle of the golden, creamy tea was an essential part of the iftar table. — Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 This electric kettle pairs MacKenzie-Childs’ iconic print with a must-have tool for tea lovers. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026 This electric kettle boils quickly and has five presets to reach the optimal brewing temperatures for specific tea varieties. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kettle
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  1. basin
  2. saddle
  3. pothole
Noun
  • All rooms have a marble bathroom with double basins and a separate bath and shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In 2024, the sound of camel bells across the desert led visitors back to the Yellow River basin, introducing Songmont’s origins and roots.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of basin
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  • These aren’t leather scents (new cars, edgy jackets, saddles), which have been done since 1781, when The House of Creed first made Royal English Leather for King George III.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Other new arrivals included the Choukara bag inspired by the traditional saddle bags carried by nomadic peoples.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of saddle
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  • Filling a pothole matters to the person who drives over it every day, but repeatedly filling the same hole without addressing the underlying street condition is not an effective use of taxpayer dollars.
    — Vince Fattore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That led to a surge in pothole requests from mid-April to the end of May, Muhs said.
    — Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 20 Sep. 2026
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