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

Add the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until no patches of flour remain. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Mix with a spatula until the dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Bake until crust is nicely browned and easily lifts with a spatula, 14 to 16 minutes. — Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Scrape the bowl with a spatula and slowly add the milk while mixing on low. — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

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