Synonyms for

Ladle

Verb / ˈleɪdʌl / Another word for ladle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long-handled utensil with a cup-shaped bowl for serving soup, stew, or sauce

Synonyms & similar words

laden lade scoop spoon dipper server bailer paddle shovel skimmer strainer colander

Example sentences

  1. She used a ladle to scoop the soup into the bowls.
  2. The chef used a ladle to pour the sauce over the dish.
  3. The soup kitchen volunteer handed out bowls of soup with a ladle.
  4. The old-fashioned cooking pot came with a matching ladle.
  5. The ladle was too big for the small saucepan.

Quotes

  • 'If you can stir it, it's soup. If you can ladle it, it's stew.' - Laurie Colwin
  • 'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way (s)he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.' - Maya Angelou
  • 'The only thing that saves us from the bureaucracy is its inefficiency.' - Eugene McCarthy

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