Ladle

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪdəl/

Definitions of ladle

noun a large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce

Example Sentences

A1 She used a ladle to serve the soup.

A2 The chef grabbed a ladle to stir the sauce.

B1 Please pass me the ladle so I can serve the gravy.

B2 The large ladle was perfect for scooping out the stew.

C1 The silver ladle was passed down through generations in the family.

C2 The antique ladle was displayed in a glass case at the museum.

Examples of ladle in a Sentence

formal The chef used a stainless steel ladle to serve the soup.

informal Can you pass me the ladle so I can stir the sauce?

slang I scooped out the stew with a massive ladle.

figurative She ladled out compliments to everyone she met.

Grammatical Forms of ladle

• past tense: ladled
• plural: ladles
• comparative: more ladle
• superlative: most ladle
• present tense: ladle
• future tense: will ladle
• perfect tense: has ladled
• continuous tense: is ladling
• singular: ladle
• positive degree: ladle
• infinitive: to ladle
• gerund: ladling
• participle: ladled

Origin and Evolution of ladle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ladle' originated from the Old English word 'hlædel' which meant a spoon or a vessel for drawing liquid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ladle' has remained consistent as a utensil for serving or transferring liquids, but the design and materials used have evolved to suit different culinary needs and styles.