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slotted spoon

noun

: a spoon that has narrow holes in it so that liquid can pass through

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Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and add to cornbread. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025 Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels, and reserve. CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025 Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025 With a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025 Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025 Use a slotted spoon to transfer the greens and eggs to a fine-mesh sieve to cool and drain; reserve the boiling water. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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