1
: a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
2
: something resembling a ladle in form or function
Synonyms
Examples of ladle in a Sentence
Noun
the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
The soup was ladled into the bowls.
ladling the wine into cups
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Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
The 16-piece kit includes a chopping board, barbecue fork, bottle opener, set of non-slip gloves, towel, frying spatula, bread clip, chef knife, a dinner knife, fork, spoon, storage bag, ladle, scissors, and more.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2024
Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cincinnati Chili Instead of ladling this chili over spaghetti, try a few spoonfuls on your hot dog to transform it into a Cheese Coney, Cincinnati’s regional riff on Michigan’s Coney Island Hot Dog.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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Noun
Each drink comes with a ladle so guests can serve themselves and drink out of their own glasses.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
The 16-piece kit includes a chopping board, barbecue fork, bottle opener, set of non-slip gloves, towel, frying spatula, bread clip, chef knife, a dinner knife, fork, spoon, storage bag, ladle, scissors, and more.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2024
Verb
Stir and ladle into a wide teacup over two ounces of rye and garnish with grated cinnamon.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cincinnati Chili Instead of ladling this chili over spaghetti, try a few spoonfuls on your hot dog to transform it into a Cheese Coney, Cincinnati’s regional riff on Michigan’s Coney Island Hot Dog.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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“Ladle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ladle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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