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Definition of ladleful

ladleful

/ˈleɪ.dəl.fʊl/
la · dle · ful
Plural:ladlefuls
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ladleful Lexical Profile

ladleful Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The amount of liquid or food that a ladle can hold or that is served in a ladle.

Example

"The chef poured a generous ladleful of rich beef broth over the noodles."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both 'ladlefuls' and 'ladlesful' are accepted plural forms, though 'ladlefuls' is far more common in modern standard English.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ladleful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ladleful
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