slotted spoon

noun

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

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In 2024, the brand released a matching three-piece serving set that includes a large three-prong fork, a large serving spoon, and a large slotted spoon. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 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 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 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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