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

The Power Advantage Plus also comes with two dough hooks, a spatula, and a plastic case that snaps onto the mixer’s base for convenient storage. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026

Add chicken broth and use a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. —Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026

Use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice, and don’t forget to scrape the beaters, too. —Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026

Carefully loosen from parchment using a wide spatula. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 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