utensil

Etymology

From Middle English utensyl, from Old French utensile, from Latin ūtēnsilis (“useful, usable”).

noun

1. An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.
   We have convenient storage for all the kitchen utensils.
2. A useful small tool, implement, or vessel.
   Relations, sparing no expense'll/Send some useless old utensil,/Or a matching pen and pencil./"just the thing I need! how nice!" 1954, Tom Lehrer (lyrics and music), “A Christmas Carol”
   He stocked up on old-style writing utensils.