Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spatula

noun
/ˈspætʃ.ul.ə/
Definition
A kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for lifting, flipping, or spreading food.
Examples
  • She used a spatula to flip the pancakes.
  • The chef grabbed a spatula to spread the icing on the cake.
  • It’s easier to lift cookies off the baking sheet with a spatula.
Meaning
A spatula can refer to a tool used in cooking and baking to manipulate food items.
Synonyms
  • Turner
  • Flipper
  • Spreader