spatula

noun

spat·​u·​la ˈspa-chə-lə 

ˈspach-lə

: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting

Examples of spatula in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An inspector found raw salmon in the same container as raw beef and a tall white ice bucket, metal pans, plastic containers and spatulas soiled with leftover food debris. —Evan Moore december 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025

Once the adhesive is loose, use a plastic spatula or the edge of an old credit card to scrape it away. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025

Use a spatula to fold everything together until evenly combined. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025

That smaller venture eventually led the couple to starting Rifle Paper, which now runs the gamut and offers everything from notepads and journals to spatulas and headboards. —Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, spoon, spatula — more at epaulet

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spatula

noun

spat·​u·​la ˈspach-ə-lə 

: an instrument with a thin flexible blade used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances or lifting

Medical Definition

spatula

noun

spat·​u·​la ˈspach-(ə-)lə 

: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping