Ladle

/ˈleɪ.dl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, deep-bowled spoon with a long handle, used for serving liquids or soups.

She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls.

An implement for scooping and serving food, typically with a bowl at one end.

He carefully poured the punch from the bowl using a ladle.

A vessel or tool shaped like a ladle used for a specific purpose.

The baker reached for the ladle to transfer the batter into the pan.

verb

To serve or dispense with a ladle.

She ladled the gravy over the mashed potatoes.

To scoop or pour with a ladle.

He ladled the pasta into plates for dinner.

Middle English 'ladel', from Old English 'laddle', of uncertain origin.

ladle it on

To exaggerate or embellish something.

ladle out

To distribute something, especially a liquid.

soup

A liquid dish made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

serving spoon

A large spoon used for serving food.

To deliver something in large quantities.

He just ladled out compliments all night at the party.