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 Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to stir the dough 15 times; this number of stirs incorporates the buttermilk without over-mixing. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 Its products include mayonnaise, oil, salt, hot sauce and pasta sauce, as well as merchandise such as hoodies and spatulas. —

Kamaron Leach, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2023 Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is evenly incorporated. —

The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023 Turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally with a heatproof spatula, until the mixture is at the soft ball stage (240 degrees), about 8 minutes. —

Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2023 First, use the small spatula provided to scoop the balm out of the jar. —

Larry Stansbury, Essence, 14 Nov. 2023 Scrape the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, then smooth the top with a spatula. —

Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023 The nonstick pan is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and comes with a steamer basket, a colander, a beechwood spatula that nests on the pan, and a steam release lid. —

Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023 Run a knife around the cake: By running a knife or offset spatula around the cake before cooling, the cake will shrink in from the sides of the pan instead of cracking in the center. —

Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023 See More

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