spatula
noun
spat·u·la
| \ ˈspa-chə-lə
, ˈspach-lə\
, ˈspach-lə\
Definition of spatula
: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
Examples of spatula in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
With a spatula, transfer the cookies from the paper to the racks to cool completely. — Jean Kressy, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Bake brown sugar slice-and-bake cookies at a moment’s notice," 19 Aug. 2019 Move with a spatula to cover bananas with the caramel sauce. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Decadent French toast recipes from Breakfast Republic’s chef," 13 Aug. 2019 Stir with a spatula for 3 to 4 minutes to help cool down the mixture. — Dallas News, "3 Indian sweets with a twist from our favorite new cookbook 'Milk & Cardamom'," 12 Aug. 2019 Spoon the tomatoes into a fine wire strainer over a bowl, and press them through with a spatula. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Summer sauce: This fish dish highlights the season’s tomato harvest," 24 July 2019 Fold in ½ cup of the pineapple chunks with a spatula. — CBS News, "The Dish: Chef Priya Krishna reveals her signature recipes," 15 June 2019 Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, whisking constantly and scraping down sides of bowl as needed with a spatula, until eggs thicken and firm up like a custard, with tiny curds throughout, about 15 minutes. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "The Way You’ll Be Making Scrambled Eggs From Now On," 11 Jan. 2019 West Virginia man allegedly huffed paint, beat mother with spatula. — Fox News, "FOX NEWS FIRST: Supreme showdown set for Kavanaugh, accuser; DOJ asked to probe John Kerry's 'shadow diplomacy'," 18 Sep. 2018 Gently mold egg into approximate shape of bread with a spatula. — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Table for 1: For solo diners, cooking at home offers many perks," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'spatula.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for spatula
spatula
noun
English Language Learners Definition of spatula
: a kitchen tool that has a handle which is bent upward and a wide, thin blade used for lifting and turning foods on a hot surface
: a kitchen tool that has a long handle and short, soft blade and that is used especially for mixing, spreading, etc.
: a kitchen tool similar to a knife that has a flexible blade and that is used for mixing, spreading, etc.
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spatula
noun
spat·u·la
| \ ˈspa-chə-lə
\
\
Kids Definition of spatula
1
: a tool resembling a knife with a broad flexible blade that is used mostly for spreading or mixing soft substances
2
: a kitchen utensil with a long handle and a wide blade used for scraping batter from a bowl or for lifting and flipping food
spatula
noun
spat·u·la
| \ ˈspach-(ə-)lə
\
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Medical Definition of spatula
: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping
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