ladle
The word “ladle” has 2 syllables: lad-le
It's pronounced as /ˈleɪdəl/
What is synonym and antonym for ladle?
In the thesaurus, “ladle” has 26 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ladle along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ladle
- bail
- bleed
- bucket
- decant
- deplete
- dessertspoon
- dip
- dipper
- dish
- drain
- draw
- eliminate
- empty
- exhaust
- lade
- pump
- scoop
- siphon
- skimmer
- slop
- soupspoon
- spoon
- suction
- syphon
- tablespoon
- teaspoon
Antonyms for ladle
- fill
- pour
Meanings of ladle
- noun
- A deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle.
- A container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal.
- The float of a mill wheel; a ladle board.
- An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.
- A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot.
- verb
- To pour or serve something with a ladle.
Example Sentences
- The chef skillfully used the ladle to pour steaming soup into bowls for the customers.
- In the busy kitchen, the cook reached for the large ladle to portion out the stew.
- As the aroma filled the kitchen, she stirred the pot with a wooden ladle, blending the rich flavors.
- The hostess gracefully served the punch, carefully dipping the ladle into the festive bowl.
- At the communal dining table, each guest used a shared ladle to scoop their favorite dish from the hot pot.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ladle, such as: bail, bleed, bucket, decant, deplete, dessertspoon, dip.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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