Meaning & Definition of word "Ladle"

noun:

• 1. A large, deep-bowled spoon with a long handle, used for serving liquids or soups.
  • Example: She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls.
• 2. An implement for scooping and serving food, typically with a bowl at one end.
  • Example: He carefully poured the punch from the bowl using a ladle.
• 3. A vessel or tool shaped like a ladle used for a specific purpose.
  • Example: The baker reached for the ladle to transfer the batter into the pan.

verb:

• 1. To serve or dispense with a ladle.
  • Example: She ladled the gravy over the mashed potatoes.
• 2. To scoop or pour with a ladle.
  • Example: He ladled the pasta into plates for dinner.