LADLE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlā-dᵊl

Definition of ladle

as in spoon

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food the chef looked around for a ladle to add the chicken broth to the pot

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verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen

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fill
pour

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Recent Examples of ladle

Noun

Only at Loli Farms, they’re crowned with a ladle full of chicken drippings, instead of gravy. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 The Essentials Set, made by a small wood shop out of Kempton, Pennsylvania, includes a large spatula, a stirring spoon, tongs, a medium serving spoon, a ladle, and Jonathan’ signature Original Spootle—plus a jar of their own SpoonWax to keep everything conditioned. — Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026

Verb

Fresh lemonade and iced tea ladled into mason jars served with red-and-white-striped straws. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 Carefully ladle hot syrup over jalapeños until jar is full. — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ladle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladle

Noun

To test, coat the back of a spoon with the sauce and run a finger through it.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Then slice the steak against the grain, return any juices from the cutting board to the pan, and spoon that peppery sauce generously over top.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Among them was Jorge Sevilla, who spent part of his day scooping water out of his sedan, one cup at a time.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Along with scooping regularly and investing in quality litter, this air purifier eliminates odors rather than attempting to cover them up, preventing the litter scent from wafting through my home.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

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