Kitchen tools and appliances in English, with pictures
This page teaches common words for tools and appliances you find in the kitchen. Try labeling the items in your own home to remember them faster.
fridge
/frɪdʒ/
A large cold cabinet used to keep food and drinks fresh.
“Put the fresh milk back in the fridge.”
/ˈʌv.ən/
An enclosed space used for baking bread or roasting meat.
“She baked chocolate cookies in the oven.”
/sɪŋk/
A basin with water taps used for washing dishes and hands.
“Dirty plates are piled up in the sink.”
stove
/stoʊv/
A flat appliance with burners on top used for heating pans.
“Turn off the stove after cooking the soup.”
microwave
/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv/
A small electronic box that heats up food very quickly.
“He warmed his lunch in the microwave.”
toaster
/ˈtoʊ.stər/
A small device that browns slices of bread using heat.
“Put two slices of bread into the toaster.”
kettle
/ˈkɛtl/
A covered container with a spout used to boil water.
“She filled the kettle to make hot tea.”
blender
/ˈblɛndər/
An electric machine with sharp blades that makes smooth drinks.
“I use a blender to make fruit smoothies.”
dishwasher
/ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃər/
A kitchen machine that cleans plates, bowls, and cutlery automatically.
“Load the dirty glasses into the dishwasher.”
frying pan
/ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ pæn/
A flat, shallow metal pan with a long handle, used to fry food.
“Heat some oil in the frying pan.”
saucepan
/ˈsɔːspən/
A deep metal pot with a handle and a lid.
“Boil the pasta in a large saucepan.”
cutting board
/ˈkʌtɪŋ bɔːrd/
A flat wooden or plastic surface used when chopping food.
“Chop the onions on the cutting board.”
apron
/ˈeɪ.prən/
A piece of cloth worn over clothes to stay clean.
“Tie your apron before you start baking.”
spatula
/ˈspætʃələ/
A flat, flexible tool used for turning or lifting food.
“Flip the eggs gently with a spatula.”
ladle
/ˈleɪ.dəl/
A very large, deep spoon with a long handle.
“Use a ladle to serve the hot soup.”
grater
/ˈɡreɪtər/
A metal tool with rough holes used to shred cheese.
“She shredded cheddar cheese with a grater.”
peeler
/ˈpiːlər/
A small handheld blade used to remove vegetable skins.
“Peel the potatoes with a sharp peeler.”
can opener
/ˈkæn ˌoʊ.pən.ɚ/
A tool used to cut open sealed metal food tins.
“I need a can opener for these tomatoes.”
colander
/ˈkʌl.ən.dər/
A bowl full of small holes used to drain water.
“Pour the cooked spaghetti into a colander.”
tongs
/tɔːŋz/
A hinged two-armed tool used to grip and lift food.
“Pick up the grilled meat with tongs.”
