as in spoon
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot
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as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen
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Recent Examples of ladle
Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
Each drink comes with a ladle so guests can serve themselves and drink out of their own glasses.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Stir and ladle into a wide teacup over two ounces of rye and garnish with grated cinnamon.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
Each drink comes with a ladle so guests can serve themselves and drink out of their own glasses.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with croutons, pepitas and parsley.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Stir and ladle into a wide teacup over two ounces of rye and garnish with grated cinnamon.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ladle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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