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ladle

[ˈleɪdəl]

ladle Definition

a large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce.

Using ladle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ladle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She used a ladle to serve the soup.

  • Example

    He dipped the ladle into the pot and poured the sauce over the pasta.

  • Example

    The chef used a silver ladle to serve the gravy.

ladle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ladle

Phrases with ladle

  • to serve something using a ladle

    Example

    She ladled out the soup into bowls.

  • the amount of liquid that a ladle can hold

    Example

    Add two ladlefuls of broth to the pot.

  • a ladle with a spout used specifically for serving gravy

    Example

    The hostess passed around the gravy ladle so everyone could pour some on their mashed potatoes.

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Summary: ladle in Brief

'Ladle' [ˈleɪdəl] is a noun that refers to a large spoon with a long handle and a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce. It is commonly used in phrases like 'ladle out,' meaning to serve something using a ladle, and 'ladleful,' which is the amount of liquid that a ladle can hold.

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