ladle — A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl for serving soup, stew, or sauce
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl for serving soup, stew, or sauce
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪdəl/
Example Sentences
- The chef dramatically ladled the flaming soup, looking like a kitchen magician.
- Mom's ladle was so big, we joked it could double as a boat paddle.
- She ladled the curry carefully to avoid splashing.
ladle
NOUN[/ˈleɪdəl/]
A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl for serving soup, stew, or sauce
Serving soup with a ladle
From saddle to ladle to cradle - a cowboy's gentle evening
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ladle derives from Middle English 'ladel', which comes from Old English 'hlædel'. The word is related to 'lade', meaning 'to load' or 'to carry', reflecting the original sense of a tool for holding and transporting contents.
Breakdown
Old English 'hlædel' (a carrying or loading device) evolved through sound changes in Middle English to 'ladel', then to modern 'ladle'. The root relates to Old English 'hladan' (to load or carry), with the -el suffix forming an instrumental noun.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef dramatically ladled the flaming soup, looking like a kitchen magician.”
“Mom's ladle was so big, we joked it could double as a boat paddle.”
“She ladled the curry carefully to avoid splashing.”
“The antique ladle had been passed down through three generations.”
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