Ladle (Noun)
Meaning
A spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a large ladle to scoop the soup from the pot and pour it into individual bowls.
- The chef dipped a ladle into the simmering broth and tasted it to adjust the seasoning.
- A long-handled ladle made it easier to extract the oil from the deep fryer.
- The mother carefully ladled the hot water from the kettle into a cup to make tea.
- In the cafeteria, the servers used a ladle to serve generous portions of the evening's special.