slotted spoon

noun

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

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The eight-piece set includes a solid spoon, slotted spoon, solid spatula, slotted spatula, pasta fork, deep ladle, meat carving fork, and skimmer to tackle everyday cooking tasks with ease. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a medium bowl, leaving fat behind. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Add sausage and cook, breaking apart with a slotted spoon, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. — Martha Stewart, 23 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 See All Example Sentences for slotted spoon

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“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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