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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the jalapeños to four clean, heat-safe 1/2 pint jars, or 1 clean1 quart jar. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 Using a slotted spoon, slip eggs into the simmering water and heat about 2 minutes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 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 Remove pies with a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025 Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon, leaving the bacon drippings. The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Slotted spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slotted%20spoon. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!