Meaning of the word ladle in English

What does ladle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ladle

US /ˈleɪ.dəl/

UK /ˈleɪ.dəl/

a large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce

Example:

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She used a ladle to serve the hot soup.

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He stirred the stew with a large wooden ladle.

Synonym:

scoop dipper

to serve (soup, stew, or sauce) with a ladle

Example:

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He carefully ladled the stew into the bowls.

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Can you ladle some more sauce onto my plate?

Synonym:

scoop spoon dish out