noun
ladle
LAY-duhl
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.”
noun
1
A long-handled, deep-bowled spoon used for serving liquids like soup.
"She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls."
verb
1
To serve or scoop something with a ladle.
"The host ladled the soup into her guests' bowls."
"One worker ladled molten steel into the shot sleeve."
"He ladled the stew generously onto each plate."
How to use ladle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big serving spoon for soups and stews, or the act of serving with one.
Common pairings
soup ladle
ladle out
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Word forms
- Plural
- ladles
- Third person singular
- ladles
- Past tense
- ladled
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Etymology
From Old English hlædel, related to the word "lade" ("to load"), reflecting its scooping motion.
Synonyms
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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.
