1
: a deep-bowled long-handled spoon used especially for dipping up and conveying liquids
2
: something resembling a ladle in form or function
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Examples of ladle in a Sentence
Noun
the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
Verb
The soup was ladled into the bowls.
ladling the wine into cups
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The floral and Greek-key pattern on the bowl and its 12 tiny cups were in excellent condition but discounted because the ladle and platter had been separated from the set—likely after too many trips to attics and basements.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cincinnati Chili Instead of ladling this chili over spaghetti, try a few spoonfuls on your hot dog to transform it into a Cheese Coney, Cincinnati’s regional riff on Michigan’s Coney Island Hot Dog.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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Noun
Spoonful of Comfort's Beef Chili Package (starting at $100) includes two 32-ounce containers of chili as well as dinner rolls, cookies, and even a keepsake ladle.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The floral and Greek-key pattern on the bowl and its 12 tiny cups were in excellent condition but discounted because the ladle and platter had been separated from the set—likely after too many trips to attics and basements.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Stir and ladle into a wide teacup over two ounces of rye and garnish with grated cinnamon.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cincinnati Chili Instead of ladling this chili over spaghetti, try a few spoonfuls on your hot dog to transform it into a Cheese Coney, Cincinnati’s regional riff on Michigan’s Coney Island Hot Dog.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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“Ladle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ladle. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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