spatula

noun

spat·​u·​la ˈspa-chə-lə 

ˈspach-lə

: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting

Examples of spatula in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stir occasionally with a rubber or silicone spatula for 1 to 2 more minutes, turning the eggs, until they are almost fully set but still look slightly wet and creamy. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Add the pork, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and crushed red pepper, and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring and breaking up the meat into small pieces with a spatula until no longer pink. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Fender scooping me, flipping me like a big spatula, into the air. — CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026

Scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula, add half of dry ingredients, and beat on low speed just to combine. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, spoon, spatula — more at epaulet

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spatula

noun

spat·​u·​la ˈspach-ə-lə 

: an instrument with a thin flexible blade used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances or lifting

Medical Definition

spatula

noun

spat·​u·​la ˈspach-(ə-)lə 

: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping