ladle

Example Sentences

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The championships are considered a major cultural event in the Netherlands, even featuring special postage stamps with the logo of a ladle and potato masher.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Then, while they were still warm, I’d do something crucial: ladle over more golden olive oil, a shake of oregano, red pepper flakes, and a splash of red wine vinegar.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

The movie purports to dip into the deep well of Shakespearean magnificence but emerges only with a ladle full of greasy schmaltz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

To serve, ladle into bowls and then add a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025

He held a ladle in his hands and blinked against the bright sunlight.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt