ladle
pronunciation
How to pronounce ladle in British English:
UK [ˈleɪdl]
How to pronounce ladle in American English:
US [ˈleɪdl]
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- Noun:
- a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; used to transfer liquids
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- Verb:
- put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
- remove with or as if with a ladle
Word Origin
- ladle
- ladle: see load
- ladle (n.)
- "large, long-handled spoon for drawing liquids," Old English hlædel "ladle," from hladan "to load" (see lade) + -le, suffix expressing "appliance, tool" (compare shovel, handle, thimble). The verb is first recorded 1520s, from the noun. Related: Ladled; ladling.
Example
- 1. Ladle the sauce on top , top with pork and chopped peanuts , and serve while hot .
- 2. Many of the victims did not die because there was no grain available in the villages . Instead they were deliberately and selectively deprived of food by local cadres because they were relatively rich , dragged their feet , spoke out , or simply were not liked , for whatever reason , by whoever wielded the canteen ladle .
- 3. Lunch is a ladle of chilli with rice , cornbread , salad and a slab of chocolate cake .
- 4. You can also ladle up the broth and drink it .
- 5. Green chillies can be seen floating on the top , along with the tip of a ladle to serve the dish with .