spatula

[ spach-uh-luh ]

noun

1. an implement with a broad, flat, usually flexible blade, used for blending foods or removing them from cooking utensils, mixing drugs, spreading plasters and paints, etc.

spatula

/ ˈspætjʊlə /

noun

1. a utensil with a broad flat, often flexible blade, used for lifting, spreading, or stirring foods, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈspatular, adjective

Other Words From

• spatu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spatula¹

1515–25; < Latin: a flat piece, batten, equivalent to spath ( a ) spathe + -ula -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of spatula¹

C16: from Latin: a broad piece, from spatha a flat wooden implement; see spathe

Example Sentences

The toxins are not in every black-colored item — for example, you won’t find it in a black spatula made of silicone.

From Los Angeles Times

Objects packed with the highest levels of these chemicals included a sushi tray, a beaded necklace and a spatula.

From Salon

Pour over the lobster meat and, with a rubber spatula, fold to combine.

From Salon

But residents say finding penny nails or laundry pods or a spatula can involve a tiring trek.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers tested PoCo in simulation and on real robotic arms that performed a variety of tools tasks, such as using a hammer to pound a nail and flipping an object with a spatula.

From Science Daily