electric kettle
Plural
electric kettles
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a kitchen appliance used for boiling water quickly and efficiently, usually made of metal or plastic and equipped with a heating element, a water-level indicator, and an automatic shut-off feature
An electric kettle is an appliance used to quickly heat water. It has a heating element at the base that heats up when powered on, causing the water to boil faster than on a stove. Electric kettles are commonly used to make tea, coffee, or hot beverages and can also be used for tasks like preparing instant soups or oatmeal. They typically have a handle for easy pouring, a lid to keep the water from spilling, and an automatic shut-off feature to prevent overheating once the water reaches boiling point.
- I use an electric kettle every morning to quickly boil water for my tea.
- The electric kettle is more energy-efficient than boiling water on the stove.
- She filled the electric kettle with water and turned it on to prepare coffee.
- We used the electric kettle to prepare hot water for making instant noodles.
- I bought a new electric kettle because my old one was taking too long to heat up.