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

When the oil is hot, add the plant-based beef, and break up with a large spoon or spatula.

From Outside Online

Using a flexible spatula, gently fold the filling one last time and pour it into the prepared pan.

From Washington Post

Allow the steam from the onions to cook the meat until nearly well done, using the end of a metal spatula to spread the piles out wider, about 2 to 3 minutes.

From Washington Post

Give it a few turns with a flexible spatula to make sure there is no dry flour left.

From Washington Post

Using a flexible spatula, gently fold in half of the almond mixture.

From Washington Post

With a rubber spatula, stir in the chocolate and cranberries until the dough is well mixed.

From The Daily Beast

He uses a spatula to flatten the onions and the meat together, creating a broad circular patty with an uneven edge.

From The Daily Beast

Pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir with rubber spatula.

From The Daily Beast

Well head over to Williams-Sonoma and scoop up this R2D2 spatula.

From The Daily Beast

Free up the crust with a spatula, and breaking it into smaller pieces, place and serve on separate serving dish.

From The Daily Beast

In addition, a case knife or a small spatula is needed for the spreading of the bread.

From Project Gutenberg

Then a knife or a spatula should be run around the edge to loosen each cake from the pan.

From Project Gutenberg

The two case knives are needed for mixing the ingredients in the bowl, and the spatula is used in handling the paste.

From Project Gutenberg

Then, too, it is often convenient to have a metal spatula and a wooden spoon or spatula.

From Project Gutenberg

Remove a very small quantity of the growth by means of the platinum spatula.

From Project Gutenberg