slotted spoon

noun

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

Examples of slotted spoon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Transfer bacon using a slotted spoon to a medium bowl lined with paper towels; remove and discard all but 2 tablespoon drippings from skillet. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Lift the pasta out of the water with tongs or a slotted spoon (depending on the shape), or drain it in a colander — but not before saving some of that precious pasta water — and transfer it directly into the pot with the condimento. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

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