ladle
Ladle (noun) means a long-handled, deep-bowled spoon used for serving liquids like soup. Example: “She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls.”
How to use ladle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big serving spoon for soups and stews, or the act of serving with one.
Word forms
ladled past tense, ladles plural, ladles singular
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She used a _____ to serve the soup into bowls.
Etymology
From Old English hlædel, related to the word "lade" ("to load"), reflecting its scooping motion.
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Rhymes for ladle
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What does “ladle” mean?
The word “ladle” means a long-handled, deep-bowled spoon used for serving liquids like soup. In plain terms, a big serving spoon for soups and stews, or the act of serving with one.
How do you pronounce “ladle”?
“Ladle” is pronounced LAY-duhl (/ˈleɪ.dəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ladle” in a sentence?
Here is “ladle” used in a sentence: “She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls.”
What part of speech is “ladle”?
Depending on how it is used, “ladle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “ladle” come from?
The word “ladle” comes from Old English. From Old English hlædel, related to the word "lade" ("to load"), reflecting its scooping motion.
How many meanings does “ladle” have?
“Ladle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long-handled, deep-bowled spoon used for serving liquids like soup.