spatula

noun

spat·​u·​la ˈspa-chə-lə How to pronounce spatula (audio)
ˈspach-lə
: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting

Examples of spatula in a Sentence

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Use an offset spatula or your finger to create a smooth frosting surface. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025 Use a spatula to remove the baked eggs and place one egg rectangle towards the bottom of each lavash flatbread. Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 The black spatula panic was soon outrun by the drone panic, which has Americans scanning the skies for menacing aircraft. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Fold in oats and chocolate chips using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spatula 

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, spoon, spatula — more at epaulet

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spatula was in 1525

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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

spatula

noun
spat·​u·​la ˈspach-ə-lə How to pronounce spatula (audio)
: an instrument with a thin flexible blade used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances or lifting

Medical Definition

spatula

noun
spat·​u·​la ˈspach-(ə-)lə How to pronounce spatula (audio)
: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping

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