kettle//ˈkɛt.əl//A2Frequency Level 11NeutralNounkettleSingularkettlesPlural1A container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water.I filled the kettle with water to make tea.2A large metal pot used for cooking or boiling liquids.She used a large kettle to make soup for the whole family.Synonymteakettlepot