spatula
word
Definition
A spatula is a kitchen tool with a wide, flat blade used for flipping, spreading, or lifting food, like pancakes or eggs. It can also refer to a tool for mixing or scraping in cooking or science.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a kitchen tool, but there are also lab spatulas (science). In cooking, "spatula" in the US can mean both a flipper (for turning food) and a spreader (for frosting). Some regions use other names: "turner" (flipper type), "scraper" (baking).
Example Sentences
Please hand me the spatula so I can flip the pancakes.
basic
He used a spatula to spread icing on the cake.
basic
The spatula is in the top drawer next to the stove.
basic
Don’t use a metal spatula on that pan—it might scratch the surface.
natural
I couldn't find the spatula so I used a spoon instead.
natural
Every kitchen needs at least one good spatula—you’ll use it all the time.
natural