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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Continue to cook, stirring frequently and pressing on rice with spatula to break up any clumps, until grains are separate and heated through, 2 to 5 minutes longer.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
Gently loosen edges of Muffins using a butter knife or small offset spatula; carefully remove from pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Next, lay out decorating tools like piping bags, tips, and spatulas for your guests to use.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
When applying the crumb coat, just make sure to wipe your offset spatula off on a separate bowl so any crumbs get left there instead of in the large batch of buttercream.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
Gently loosen edges of Muffins using a butter knife or small offset spatula; carefully remove from pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Next, lay out decorating tools like piping bags, tips, and spatulas for your guests to use.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
When applying the crumb coat, just make sure to wipe your offset spatula off on a separate bowl so any crumbs get left there instead of in the large batch of buttercream.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spatula
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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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
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