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
Recent Examples on the Web
Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Using a ladle, skim fat from top of sauce in cooker; discard.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
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, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The Taco de Pollo, a chicken taco, is topped with a heavy ladle of cilantro-lime crema, pico de gallo and sharp cotija crumbles.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
The slow-roasted beef was shredded and topped with a ladle of poppy chimichurri, which helped cut all the richness of the dish.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024
Step 4: Place three tang yuan in a bowl and add a large ladle of brown sugar ginger soup.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Runners and bussers carry out the intricate footwork of service: bending down to adjust a fish knife, raising a silver cloche, ironing a crease out of a starchy white tablecloth, holding a silver ladle high in the air as a blue trickle of flaming rum pours down on a wedge of sticky toffee pudding.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Each one ladles out race, gender, and political instruction — social engineering.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Jan. 2024
Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Each location’s bounty is ladled with tips and takeaways.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Season with salt and ladle into bowls; serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a generous amount of cheese.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The Holiday Bowl has ladled on more fan experiences as the game zigs and zags.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
All that’s left to do is ladle the soup into bowls, add a dollop of sour cream, a handful of potato chips and a sprinkling of chives.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
At home, or at a more homey restaurant, it might be served ladled into a bowl.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2023
While constantly stirring, ladle in about ⅓ cup hot stock to rice.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
Part of a chain of homey brasseries around the city, this two-story location offers views over the bustling avenue below, and ladles out generous servings of French specialties like boeuf bourguignon, escargot, and hearty French onion soup.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2023
Noun
The hotel draws an in-the-know, cultured crowd, especially at Punch Room (another Edition Hotels signature), with J-pop-spinning DJs and communal cocktails served with ladles from silver punch bowls.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Using a ladle, skim fat from top of sauce in cooker; discard.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
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, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The Taco de Pollo, a chicken taco, is topped with a heavy ladle of cilantro-lime crema, pico de gallo and sharp cotija crumbles.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
The slow-roasted beef was shredded and topped with a ladle of poppy chimichurri, which helped cut all the richness of the dish.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024
Step 4: Place three tang yuan in a bowl and add a large ladle of brown sugar ginger soup.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Runners and bussers carry out the intricate footwork of service: bending down to adjust a fish knife, raising a silver cloche, ironing a crease out of a starchy white tablecloth, holding a silver ladle high in the air as a blue trickle of flaming rum pours down on a wedge of sticky toffee pudding.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Each one ladles out race, gender, and political instruction — social engineering.
—Armond White, National Review, 12 Jan. 2024
Verb
Serra had created it by splashing and ladling a pot of molten lead against the base of the wall.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Each location’s bounty is ladled with tips and takeaways.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Season with salt and ladle into bowls; serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a generous amount of cheese.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The Holiday Bowl has ladled on more fan experiences as the game zigs and zags.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
All that’s left to do is ladle the soup into bowls, add a dollop of sour cream, a handful of potato chips and a sprinkling of chives.
—Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
At home, or at a more homey restaurant, it might be served ladled into a bowl.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2023
While constantly stirring, ladle in about ⅓ cup hot stock to rice.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
Part of a chain of homey brasseries around the city, this two-story location offers views over the bustling avenue below, and ladles out generous servings of French specialties like boeuf bourguignon, escargot, and hearty French onion soup.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2023
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“Ladle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ladle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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