Explore Spatula through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like turner. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Spatula meaning
- A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
- A kitchen utensil consisting of a flexible surface attached to a long handle, used for scraping the sides of bowls.
- A palette knife.
Synonyms of Spatula
Using Spatula
- The main meaning on this page is: A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food. | A kitchen utensil consisting of a flexible surface attached to a long handle, used for scraping the sides of bowls. | A palette knife.
- Useful related words include: turner, food turner, hand tool.
- In the example corpus, spatula often appears in combinations such as: spatula to, with spatula, spatula or.
Context around Spatula
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Spatula
- In this selection, "spatula" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, offset, metal, rubber, till, underneath and plus stand out and add context to how "spatula" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a metal spatula to prevent and a metal spatula you can. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "spatula" sits close to words such as acorns, acrobatics and acura, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with spatula
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Once this has happened, turn gently with a lifter or a spatula. (12 words)
Prepare cheesecake filling: Mix cream cheese and sugar with a spatula till smooth. (13 words)
A dual-ended spatula and spoolie brush tool is sold separately for application. (13 words)
It’s slightly bigger than other options on this list, especially when its lid and nesting spatula are in place, which can be a bit annoying if you’re short on space or cooking for one. (36 words)
Pipe the filling, using a star-tip, or spread it, using an offset spatula, on the bottoms of half of the paired cookies and then sandwich them together with the other halves. (32 words)
She makes sure to wipe down the side of the bowl with a spatula at least three times during the process to so that all of the butter is beaten evenly. (31 words)
Example sentences (20)
As a plus, the mask comes in smart and functional packaging, with a metal spatula you can use to scoop up the product for a hassle-free and sanitary application.
Cover and let rise 30 minutes, then very carefully press the shape of a cross into each bun, using a spatula or the back of a knife.
Once this has happened, turn gently with a lifter or a spatula.
Pipe the filling, using a star-tip, or spread it, using an offset spatula, on the bottoms of half of the paired cookies and then sandwich them together with the other halves.
Pour in the eggs, cook for 30 seconds, until golden and set underneath but runny on top, then use a spatula to break them up into large pieces.
Prepare cheesecake filling: Mix cream cheese and sugar with a spatula till smooth.
She also hit the maid with tools like a spatula, a towel and a detergent bottle, and watched as the victim used the toilet.
She makes sure to wipe down the side of the bowl with a spatula at least three times during the process to so that all of the butter is beaten evenly.
Slide a rubber spatula under the pancake and flip the pancake to cook the other side, about 1-2 minutes.
Spread the mixture with a soft spatula underneath the skin of the turkey breast; be careful not to tear the skin.
The fact the pans are non-toxic, non-stick and come in a rainbow of colours with a steamer basket, and a wooden spatula you can attach are mere bonuses.
A dual-ended spatula and spoolie brush tool is sold separately for application.
Bake until sugar begins to melt and crumbs are slightly darker, stirring crumbs occasionally with a metal spatula to prevent sticking, about 10 minutes.
Each comes with a steamer basket and spatula, plus they are oven-safe up to 450 degrees (crazy, we know!).
He then gets a spatula at the ready and instructs people to "start stirring" the eggs.
If you want to ensure that your salt retains the coarsest possible grind, mix it by hand, in a bowl with a spoon or offset spatula.
In small bowl, mix yogurt and lemon juice, then add to bowl with chicken and toss to combine with a rubber spatula.
It’s slightly bigger than other options on this list, especially when its lid and nesting spatula are in place, which can be a bit annoying if you’re short on space or cooking for one.
Pour the batter into the greased dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Using a butter knife or a small offset spatula, spread the mustard in a thin layer across the inner section of the pastry, taking care not to go over the border.
Common combinations with spatula
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- spatula to 8×
- with spatula 7×
- spatula or 4×
- offset spatula 4×
- use spatula 4×
- rubber spatula 4×
- metal spatula 3×
- using spatula 3×
- spatula spread 3×
- silicone spatula 3×