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

Before serving, cover and turn off the heat and allow to rest a bit before reheating to desired temperature before ladling into bowls.

From Salon

Sentimentality is often ladled out, along with clichés.

From New York Times

Serra had created it by splashing and ladling a pot of molten lead against the base of the wall.

From New York Times

"A different nanny was punishing them by ladling laxatives down them, and my parents couldn't work out why they were constantly ill."

From BBC