1. plural of ladle; large, long-handled spoons used for serving soup or other liquids

1. third person singular present of ladle; serves or pours with a ladle

Examples

• She grabbed two ladles from the kitchen drawer.
• The soup kitchen had several large ladles for serving meals.
• He ladles the hot stew into bowls for the guests.
• The chef ladles sauce over the pasta.
• These wooden ladles are perfect for stirring and serving.
• She carefully ladles the punch into cups.
• The restaurant uses stainless steel ladles for all soups.