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

This was accompanied by a humongous ladle that could fit two people, thus alluding to his power of abundance and penchant for food.

From Realm of History

Using a ladle in one hand and a whisk in the other, slowly drizzle the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously.

From Washington Post

Take a long, deep whiff of that aroma and ladle it over your warm fettuccine.

From The Daily Beast

The highlight of my trip was getting to know the iconic woman whom Time once dubbed “Our Lady of the Ladle.”

From The Daily Beast

Then she would turn him over on his back and paddle his stomach with a ladle to make sure that he was well filled!

From Project Gutenberg

A fellow was dropt down in the bucket, and soon bawled out from the bottom, "I have found the punch-ladle, so wind me up."

From Project Gutenberg

I see mother's long, slender fingers grasp the heavy ladle, and the next instant a sharp pain pierces my left hand.

From Project Gutenberg

The objects in the engraving are probably the shears, comb, ladle, and an unknown instrument used for cleansing wool.

From Project Gutenberg

In his excitement he failed to notice that he had spilled some pepper into the ladle which he held in one hand.

From Project Gutenberg