Synonyms of ladle

ladle 1 of 2

noun

ˈlā-dᵊl 

as in spoon

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spoon
• dipper
• scoop
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• soupspoon
• skimmer
• dessertspoon

ladle

2 of 2

verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid

the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• spoon
• bucket
• drain
• dip
• empty
• pump
• lade
• dish
• eliminate
• bail
• draw (off)
• exhaust
• deplete
• draw
• bleed
• siphon
• slop
• decant
• suction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• pour

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ladle

Noun

Scientists say that shells of reptiles caught by children may have been used as ladles or digging devices by early humans over 100,000 years ago. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Using a ladle, distribute egg mixture over filling (cups will be full). —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026

Verb

Restaurants typically serve the fish on one side and ladle the hot broth into your bowl tableside, along with creamy rouille or aïoli. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026

Then stir in sugar, and ladle the hot jelly into half-pint canning jars. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026