ladle

[ leyd-l ]

noun

1. a long-handled utensil with a cup-shaped bowl for dipping or conveying liquids.
2. Metallurgy. a bucketlike, refractory-lined container for transferring molten metal.

verb (used with object)

, la·dled, la·dling.

1. to dip or convey with or as if with a ladle:

   to ladle soup into bowls.

ladle

/ ˈleɪdəl /

noun

1. a long-handled spoon having a deep bowl for serving or transferring liquids

   a soup ladle

2. a large bucket-shaped container for transferring molten metal

verb

1. tr to lift or serve out with or as if with a ladle

Derived Forms

• ˈladleˌful, noun

Other Words From

• ladler noun
• un·ladled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladle¹

before 1000; Middle English ladel, Old English hlædel. See lade, -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladle¹

Old English hlædel, from hladan to draw out

Example Sentences

Options: Add cream to soup and heat gently before serving, or ladle into individual bowls then lightly stir in a couple of tablespoons of cream into each bowl.

From Salon

“For all you non-Jews out there, a kochleffel is a ladle, a ladle that stirs the pot. And when Norman, the kochleffel, stirred that pot, he wound up changing American culture.”

From Los Angeles Times

Using a ladle, generously drizzle green chutney over the chicken.

From Salon

Ladle into a mug, teacup, or Irish coffee mug, and add sloe gin.

From Washington Times

Pour or ladle into highball and top with a single star anise.

From Salon