spatula

noun

spat·u·la ˈspa-chə-lə

ˈspach-lə

: a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting

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Roughly 20 to 30 plastic storage containers and a rubber spatula in the dish clean storage space were found stored as clean with sticker residue/food debris on their food contact surface. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Other houseware items, including spatulas and measuring cups, were also available. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Cook, undisturbed, 5 seconds, then stir in a circular motion with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon until curds are just set, about 30 seconds more. — Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 One of the most useful utensils in the kitchen is also one of the simplest and most often overlooked is the spatula. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spatula

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, spoon, spatula — more at epaulet

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spatula was in 1525

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spatula

noun

spat·u·la ˈspach-ə-lə

: an instrument with a thin flexible blade used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances or lifting

Medical Definition

spatula

noun

spat·u·la ˈspach-(ə-)lə

: a flat thin instrument for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, lifting, or scraping

spatula

noun

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