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Ladling Meaning in English

word · lemma: ladle

ˈɫeɪdɫɪŋ
LAYD-ling
lˈædlɪŋ
LAD-ling

Definition

The act of using a large, deep spoon (ladle) to serve or transfer liquids like soup or sauce from one container to another.

Usage & Nuances

'Ladling' is most often used in cooking, especially with soups, stews, or sauces. It is less common in casual speech and describes a deliberate, slow action rather than pouring quickly. 'Ladling out' is a common phrase for serving portions.

Example Sentences

She is ladling soup into bowls for dinner.

basic

The chef is ladling sauce over the pasta.

basic

He was carefully ladling the stew into each bowl.

basic

She stood by the pot, ladling out hot chocolate to the kids.

natural

After ladling the soup, she sprinkled some herbs on top.

natural

You could smell the aroma as Grandma was ladling stew at the family gathering.

natural