LADLE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlā-dᵊl

as in spoon

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot

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ladle

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verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen

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fill
pour

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Recent Examples of ladle

Noun

Using a ladle, distribute egg mixture over filling (cups will be full). —

Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026 Beds are exceptionally cloud-like; the outdoor bathtub a relief in the tropical heat, as is the traditional bucket and ladle. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Verb

Restaurants typically serve the fish on one side and ladle the hot broth into your bowl tableside, along with creamy rouille or aïoli. —

Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 Then stir in sugar, and ladle the hot jelly into half-pint canning jars. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ladle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladle

Noun

In addition to the non-stick bread pan, other accessories include 2 knead blades, a measuring cup/spoon, and a knead blade removal tool.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
When sauce is hot, spoon over chicken on each plate.

— Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026