as in scooping
to lift out with something that holds liquid
the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ladling
The highlight for many is the Clam Chowder Cook-Off, where local restaurants go head-to-head, ladling out samples for visitors to taste and vote on.
—
Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Muckey and another musician encouraged her to drink, at one point ladling alcohol over an ice luge.
—Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Muckey and another musician encouraged her to drink, at one point ladling alcohol over an ice luge.
—Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladling
Verb
-
Children can still take part by scooping out the insides with a spoon or drawing a design on the pumpkin for an adult to carve.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
-
From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ladling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladling. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share