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, transfer sausage to a small plate, leaving fat behind. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026 Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 With a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove the grapefruit sections to a strainer or colander and rinse under cold running water for 2 minutes. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables and 1 cup of broth to a blender. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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