Meaning & Definition of word "Spatula"

Spatula

/ˈspæt.jʊ.lə/

noun:

  • 1. A kitchen utensil with a broad, flat, flexible blade used for lifting, spreading, or flipping food.
    • Example: She used a spatula to flip the pancakes on the hot griddle.
  • 2. A similar tool used in scientific or medical settings, often for mixing or applying substances.
    • Example: The technician used a spatula to apply the paste evenly on the surface.

Etymology

From Latin 'spatula', meaning 'broad blade'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spatula flip:

The action of flipping food with a spatula.

spatula technique:

A method or style of using a spatula effectively in cooking.

Related Words

turner:

A kitchen utensil similar to a spatula, often used for flipping foods.

palette knife:

A broad blade used for spreading icing on cakes.

Slang Meanings of spatula

Meaning: To do something half-heartedly or carelessly.

Example Sentence: Don't just spatula it; put some effort into it!