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Ladle - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A ladle is a large, deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soups, stews, or other liquids. It helps transfer liquids from a pot to a bowl or plate.

ladle

/ˈleɪdəl/ /ˈleɪd(ə)l/

Definition:

A large spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids.

Synonyms:

scoop, dipper, spoon

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

teaspoon, fork

Common Collocations:

soup ladle, gravy ladle, serving ladle

Derivatives:

ladled, ladling

Usage Tips:

Use a ladle to serve liquids like soup or stew from a pot to a bowl neatly.

Common Phrases:

"ladle out, " "ladle up, " "like a ladle in a pot"

Etymology:

From Old English "hlædel," derived from "hladan" (to load).

Examples:

  • 1. She used the ladle to serve the hot soup.
  • 2. He carefully ladled the stew into bowls.
  • 3. The silver ladle gleamed in the kitchen light.
  • 4. Don’t forget to rinse the ladle after use.

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