ladle

Meanings

• noun

  A large shallow container with a long handle, used for scooping and serving liquids or soft foods.

  - "She used a ladle to serve the soup to her guests."
  - "He took a ladle full of ice cream and ate it slowly."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈleɪ.dəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dipper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ladle
table , stable , cable

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Variants

List of all variants of ladle that leads to same result
ladle , ladleful , ladlefuls , ladles , ladled , ladling

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Etymology

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Old English hlaedel, from hlaedan, to scoop.

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Trivia

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1. A traditional English pudding called 'Ladle Pudding' is made by cooking the pudding mixture in a large ladle.

2. In some parts of England, a 'ladle' is also referred to as a 'spoon', although the two utensils have different shapes and uses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spoon: A kitchen utensil used for eating or serving food, similar to a ladle but typically smaller and used for solid foods.

2. Bowl: A round, deep container used for serving or eating food, often used in conjunction with a ladle.

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Culture

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The ladle has been used in various cultures for cooking and serving food. In Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter is depicted holding a ladle, symbolizing the harvest and abundance.

How to Memorize "ladle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, shallow container with a long handle. Imagine scooping soup or ice cream with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ladle' with the act of scooping or serving food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ladles Liquid And Delicious Eats' to remember the meaning of the word.

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