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

Brousson jokingly stereotyped the Waffle House staffers as having active warrants, picking their nose with the spatulas and smoking cigarettes while battling third-degree grease burns. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026

The two-piece set includes one 8-inch frypan and one silicone spatula. — ABC News, 16 June 2026

Strain tomato base through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026

Use the spatula to break the meat up into bite-sized pieces. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 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