ladle

noun la·dle \ ˈlā-dᵊl \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

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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

play \ˈlā-dᵊl-ˌfu̇l\ noun

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Examples of ladle in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of ladle from the Web

This was always an annoying multistep process, usually involving batches and the whole problem of getting the contents of a Dutch oven into my blender by ladle and measuring cup.

— becky krystal, charlotteobserver, "Why buying an immersion blender is a smooth move | Charlotte Observer," 15 May 2018
The Lakers have LeBron James, who all by himself is three scoops of vanilla ice cream, two ladles of chocolate syrup and the sprinkles, and could get Kawhi Leonard.

— gregg doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: Cowardly super teams turning NBA into a laugher," 3 July 2018
The menu star is Williams’ signature spiked punches served in old-fashioned punch bowls with a ladle and little glass cups.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Huge 'eatertainment' complex Punch Bowl Social debuts in East Village," 8 June 2018
Both come out in large tureens with metal ladles, though that’s where the similarities end.

— lillian li, Bon Appetit, "We Like Our Crispy Intestines Extra Crispy," 6 June 2018
Lena neurotically washes dishes and ladles soup in one corner; Grandpa slams down Tecate and murmurs at the TV in another; the river lady appears stage center and howls.

— dan jakes, Chicago Reader, "Caridad Svich attempts a "graphic novel for the stage" with De Troya," 31 May 2018
Between the blender, bowl, ladle and whisk, I’m left with a sink full of dirty dishes and a wall splattered with green herb oil.

— samin nosrat, New York Times, "A Green Goddess Dressing for When Speed Matters," 24 Apr. 2018
Sprinkle with parsley and ladle into wide shallow bowls.

— jill gibson, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Garbure, a hearty French soup of meat, beans, cabbage, and potatoes, is eaten year-round," 23 Apr. 2018
No sticklers for theory, Army ladle commanders have held to an action program for keeping the line moving.

— lynda robinson, Washington Post, "‘Piercingly funny’: Tom Wolfe’s years as a Washington Post reporter," 15 May 2018

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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

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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ladle Synonyms

Synonyms

dipper, scoop, spoon;

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

Recent Examples of ladle from the Web

To serve, ladle the soup into individual shallow bowls.

— ellie krieger, charlotteobserver, "This dessert could be cooler than ice cream on a hot day," 3 July 2018
Indeed, for millennia, in the West as well as the East, bowls were the vessel from which ordinary people ate all their meals, because most cooking consisted of some kind of soup or stew or pottage, ladled from a common pot.

— bee wilson, WSJ, "The Comfort of Bowl Food," 13 July 2018
Season the soup with additional salt and pepper, if needed; then ladle into bowls.

— daniel neman, sacbee, "Main dishes? Fruit is not forbidden," 26 June 2018
The luminous snapper laid down a neutral protein base for a cioppino that painted an intriguing line between broth and marinara with herbs, garlic and acidity ladled over shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Reborn Rebelle now San Antonio’s finest seafood restaurant," 14 June 2018
In order to mask this, a savory sauce made from doubanjiang (chili bean paste), garlic, and ginger is ladled over a whole fish that has been lightly fried.

— christina liao, Vogue, "All the Szechuan Food You Should Try in Chengdu, China," 5 June 2018
In most Ethiopian restaurants, all of those get ladled onto a plate covered with a special bread called injera.

— tom hanchett, charlotteobserver, "At new Enat restaurant on The Plaza, Ethiopian traditions take on American twist | Charlotte Observer," 25 Apr. 2018
It was stained black, as if someone had ladled tar over its bark.

— nathanael johnson, WIRED, "Are Avocados Toast?," 24 May 2018
Stewart suggests ladling a cherry mojito mixture over ice and topping with sparkling mineral water.

— kelsey kloss, ELLE Decor, "Martha Stewart's Easiest 4th of July Party Ideas," 28 June 2016

First Known Use of ladle

circa 1532

in the meaning defined above

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LADLE Defined for English Language Learners

ladle

noun

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

ladle

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

verb

Definition of ladle for Students

ladled; ladling

: to take up and carry in a ladle

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