How to Use trivet in a Sentence

trivet

noun
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and set it on a trivet.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Flip the lid cover and use it as a trivet for the filter.
    Dzung Lewis, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2020
  • Once the water has reached a rolling boil, place the bowl on the steaming rack or trivet.
    Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2021
  • The four sides of the trivet form against your casserole dish to create the perfect fit.
    Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Set the pans on trivets or a wire rack and let cool completely.
    Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The gloves and trivets have a non-slip grip and textured surface, are heat and steam safe up to 450°F, and are easy to clean or store.
    Popular Science, 10 Jan. 2020
  • Place a metal steamer rack or trivet in a wok or large Dutch oven and fill with enough water to reach the base of the rack.
    Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
  • The trivet from the river was shaped like an iron for ironing clothing, Timm said.
    Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2019
  • To water bath can: Fill a canner or large pot with a trivet with water and bring to a boil.
    Leena Trivedi-Grenier, SFChronicle.com, 19 Aug. 2020
  • The acacia wood lid becomes a stylish trivet for dishes coming straight from the oven to the table.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • His kitchen timer, tray, trivet and tea kettle are among the pantry and table items on display through July 7.
    Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Carefully eat straight out of the pot using your bandana as a trivet.
    Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Place 4 custard cups or mini canning jars on the trivet.
    Lisa Futterman, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2018
  • The water beneath the trivet will help to keep the cooking environment moist.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Place a heatproof trivet or steaming rack, such as the one that comes with the Instant Pot, over the mushroom mixture, then place the container of grits on the trivet or rack.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 22 May 2022
  • Here's how: Once the base is molten, remove your pot or container from the stove or microwave and place on a heat resistant surface or trivet.
    Good Housekeeping, 5 June 2020
  • Keep in Mind The veneer top is vulnerable to heat, so keep trivets handy for serving dishes.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The board can also be used as a trivet to protect your table or countertop from heat damage when holding hot foods.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Many of her pieces were intricately carved hearts that could be used as soap dishes, trivets or small catchalls for jewelry.
    Ruth Sowby Rands, latimes.com, 4 June 2018
  • Felt trivet-maker Graf Lantz is now making two styles of organic cotton face masks — one with ear loops and the other with over-the-head straps — in a variety of earthy tones.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 June 2020
  • Felt-trivet maker Graf Lantz is now making two styles of organic cotton face masks — one with ear loops and the other with over-the-head straps — in a variety of earthy tones.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2020
  • Plus, each order comes with a free pot holder for touching the tea kettle handle after boiling, and it can also be used as a trivet.
    Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Use embroidery thread to stitch ends of strip onto trivet, centering it and pulling it through holes three or four times until secure.
    Martha Stewart, star-telegram, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Tuck a couple of serving spoons into that hot skillet and serve it family-style — on a trivet to protect your table.
    Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021
  • They're also designed to double as a trivet to protect counters from hot pots and other cookware.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Graf Lantz Felt trivet-maker Graf Lantz is now making two styles of organic cotton face masks — one with ear loops and the other with over-the-head straps — in a variety of earthy tones.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 23 May 2020
  • It's also stocked with trivets, a collapsible cutting board, a spatula and spoon for all your equipment needs.
    Sara Tane, goodhousekeeping.com, 16 May 2023
  • Kuhn Rikon’s wooden trivets, composed of varying sized circles all connected by a leather strap create dimension and give a cool touch to the kitchen.
    Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Lightweight yet study, their non-slip fabric keeps them in place in between your pots and even offers a tough enough exterior to act like a trivet for hot dishes too.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2020
  • Using sling, lower soufflé dish into pot and onto trivet; allow narrow edges of sling to rest along sides of insert.
    NBC News, 17 Mar. 2020

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