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
Examples of spatula in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Gadgets are much appreciated for this dad, including tongs, spatulas, choppers, and cleaning tools that are friendly to the griddle surface, along with dome covers for melting cheeses, burger presses, and squeeze bottles for theatre.
—
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spatula (about 170 degrees Fahrenheit).
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Once set, use the remaining buttercream to frost the top and sides of the cake, smoothing it evenly or creating textured patterns with a spatula.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Wait for bubbles to form across the surface and start to pop, then slip your spatula underneath, flip once, and walk away.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spatula
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spatula (about 170 degrees Fahrenheit).
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Once set, use the remaining buttercream to frost the top and sides of the cake, smoothing it evenly or creating textured patterns with a spatula.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Wait for bubbles to form across the surface and start to pop, then slip your spatula underneath, flip once, and walk away.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spatula
Cite this Entry
“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
