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
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The girl told deputies that her mother beats her with a cord, a frying pan and a spatula.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Run a spatula around the edges of the skillet.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Using a fish spatula or long tongs, transfer back to bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Every minute or so, stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the processor or blender, Brekke recommends.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Run a spatula around the edges of the skillet.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Using a fish spatula or long tongs, transfer back to bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Every minute or so, stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the processor or blender, Brekke recommends.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spatula
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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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
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