kettle

A container for boiling water. Kettles are normally metal and have a lid, spout, and handle. The handle is generally placed at the top so that the kettle can be hung over an open fire.

For the large cooking/boiling pots used over an open flame, use the cauldron tag instead.

See also

• electric kettle
• moka pot
• pitcher
• teapot
• water boiler

The following tags implicate this tag: electric_kettle and holding_kettle (learn more).