ladle

noun la·dle \ ˈlā-dᵊl \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

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

One by one, lower the eggs into the boiling water, using a small ladle or tablespoon to place them gently on the bottom of the pot.

— katie workman, Detroit Free Press, "Recipe: No one can resist the temptation of classic deviled eggs," 31 Mar. 2018
Stir 3 tablespoons Parmesan into the soup and ladle into bowls.

— atlanta life, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 30 Mar. 2018
In a large pot over high heat, bring vinegar and kosher salt to a boil. Remove pot from heat and ladle piping-hot vinegar-salt mixture over peppers; seal jar.

— steven satterfield, Country Living, "Hot Pepper Vinegar," 1 Feb. 2011
Measure the miso into a small bowl or measuring cup and use a ladle to add a bit of liquid from the soup to the miso paste.

— chris ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Shiitake Barley Soup ladles up homemade comfort," 12 Mar. 2018
Then, pour it in a big plastic bowl or container, add some bowls, ladles, plastic jars and bottles.

— jennifer dreschler and tara clark, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "8 free DIY toys to entertain your child when it's too cold to go outside," 11 Feb. 2018
Lobster bomb at Ford's Lobster, Noank — Ford's takes a bread bowl, toasts it lightly and fills it with half a pound of buttery lobster meat, over which most customers opt for an additional ladle of lobster bisque.

— frank cohen, courant.com, "What Great Dishes Are On Your Own CT Bucket List? Here Are Our Picks," 21 Feb. 2018
In fact, there was a word that was moving mountains with a trailer hitch and digging the Suez Canal with a soup ladle.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "Why I'm Skeptical of This North Korea Leak," 9 Jan. 2018
Peloton’s next act ladles on extra extravagance at an even higher price.

— farhad manjoo, New York Times, "What a $4,000 Treadmill Means for the Future of Gadgets," 9 Jan. 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

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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

The Dome, contrary to prediction, didn’t actually levitate from all the love being ladled around.

— craig hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, "The story of the 15-year-old guru who came to the Astrodome to save the world," 12 Apr. 2018
Based on historical events (with layers of magic realism, Achebe-style allegory, and folklore ladled on top), Couto’s ninth novel is the first in a trilogy.

— vanity fair, Vanities, "What to Read in April," 2 Apr. 2018
And, sadly, while a friend told me staffers visit tables to ladle the precious white sauce atop your food, there was none of that on our visit.

— anna caplan, star-telegram, "Halal Guys just might be the champ of Arlington's Champions Park dining scene | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 22 Mar. 2018
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and allow to cool to warm.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "Indianapolis couple releases a new vegetarian cookbook," 13 Feb. 2018
There were a couple of less-than-obvious layers ladled into the mix as well.

— adam tschorn, latimes.com, "Comme des Garçons and Balenciaga take the layered look to extremes at Paris Fashion Week," 5 Mar. 2018
Good fortune in hunting or foraging could supply ingredients for a juicy, substantial ragù to ladle on top.

— david tanis, New York Times, "Polenta and Shrimp, a Marriage of Land and Sea," 2 Mar. 2018
Divide the roast beef among bowls and ladle the soup over the top.

— woman's day kitchen, Woman's Day, "Vietnamese Beef Soup," 24 Mar. 2014
For each diner, place about ¼ cup dipping sauce into a small bowl and ladle some hot broth into a separate bowl.

— adam ried, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Tender, juicy Hainanese chicken and rice," 16 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of ladle

circa 1532

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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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