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noun la·dle \ ˈlā-dᵊl \

Definition of ladle

1 :a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids

2 :something resembling a ladle in form or function

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ladleful

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Examples of ladle in a Sentence

the chef hunted for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot

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Add four ladles of broth to the rice, then add chopped zucchini. 5.

— laura rysman, New York Times, "At Home (and in the Garden) With Rosita Missoni," 11 July 2017
Transfer the chiles to a blender and grind into a powder, using the bottom of a ladle or the tool that comes with the blender to direct the chiles toward the blade (alternatively, grind in batches using a spice grinder).

— laura regensdorf, Vogue, "3 Surprising Watermelon Recipes for Your Next Summer Party," 1 July 2017
Stir 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan into the soup, ladle into bowls and serve.

— susan nicholson, Twin Cities, "7-day menu planner: Greek-Style Beef Skillet is a flavorful low-cost meal," 28 May 2017
Stir 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan into the soup, ladle into bowls and serve.

— atlanta life, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 26 May 2017
Use deli-style mustard with the hot dog, then sauerkraut and a ladle of the onion sauce.

— fred thompson, charlotteobserver, "When it comes to hot dogs, the more toppings the better," 23 May 2017
The hands cup the slime into a conical mound, then flatten the pile with the bulb end of a ladle.

— jamie lauren keiles, The New Yorker, "The “Oddly Satisfying” Pleasures of Slime Porn," 17 May 2017
Use a ladle or skimmer to remove any scum that rises to the top.

— charles lam, NBC News, "Chefs Share Dishes Inspired by Family Recipes for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month," 11 May 2017
For each pancake, ladle a scant ¼ cup batter onto the griddle, spacing the pancakes 1 to 2 inches apart.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Mother of all grains, quinoa, for Mother's Day menu," 8 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of ladle

Middle English ladel, from Old English hlædel, from hladan

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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ladle Synonyms

Synonyms

dipper, spoon, scoop

Related Words

skimmer; dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

ladle

verb

Definition of ladle

ladled; ladling play \ˈlād-liŋ, ˈlā-dᵊl-iŋ\

transitive verb

:to take up and convey in or as if in a ladle

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Examples of ladle in a Sentence

The soup was ladled into the bowls.
ladling the wine into cups

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To serve: Slit the Fritos bags and ladle the hot chili over the chips directly into the bag.

— melissa elsmo, chicagotribune.com, "Frito Pie: This chili-based campout classic is in the bag," 29 Aug. 2017
That, at least, is up until the point at which it is ordered, when the soup, its vegetable stock touched with a bit of cream, is ladled into a bowl and covered with a lid of puff pastry.

— brett anderson, NOLA.com, "The soup tells the story at Acropolis Cuisine in Metairie," 25 July 2017
After Emmanuel Macron showed him the town and met with him at the gilded Élysée Palace, the American president ladled praise on the French capital and the country’s 39-year-old leader.

— gregory viscusi, Bloomberg.com, "Macron Woos Trump With Parisian Splendor in European Lesson," 13 July 2017
This can be spread on toast, ladled over ice cream or stirred into yogurt.

— judy buchenot, Naperville Sun, "Family embraces farm-to-table lifestyle," 1 July 2017
At lunch the next day, that hash would get ladled over rice.

— andy staples, SI.com, "Where to eat, drink in Atlanta," 30 June 2017
The cable snaps, sending the cage to the bottom of the ocean floor even as great white sharks, attracted by the chum that had been generously ladled into the water, begin showing up in abundance.

— frank scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'47 Meters Down': Film Review," 16 June 2017
TONYS FOR ALL VF.com’s Yohana Desta writes: Kevin Spacey ladled on the impressions, Dear Evan Hansen won big, and Bette Midler played off the music—welcome to the 71st annual Tony Awards.

— rebecca keegan, vanityfair.com, "The Emmys Get a Russian Twist," 12 June 2017
TONYS FOR ALL VF.com’s Yohana Desta writes: Kevin Spacey ladled on the impressions, Dear Evan Hansen won big, and Bette Midler played off the music—welcome to the 71st annual Tony Awards.

— rebecca keegan, HWD, "The Emmys Get a Russian Twist," 12 June 2017

First Known Use of ladle

circa 1532

ladle Synonyms

Synonyms

bucket, lade, dip, scoop, spoon

Related Words

bail; deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust; bleed, draw (off); dish; slop; decant, draw, pump, siphon (also syphon), suction

Near Antonyms

pour; fill

LADLE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of ladle for English Language Learners

: a large and deep spoon with a long handle that is used for serving a liquid

ladle

verb

Definition of ladle for English Language Learners

: to take up and carry (a liquid) by using a large spoon : to serve (a liquid) with a ladle

LADLE Defined for Kids

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noun la·dle \ ˈlā-dᵊl \

Definition of ladle for Students

:a large and deep spoon with a long handle that is used especially for serving liquids

a soup ladle

ladle

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Definition of ladle for Students

ladled; ladling

:to take up and carry in a ladle

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