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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Transfer dough to prepared pan and, using an offset spatula lightly coated with nonstick spray, spread into an even layer, working all the way to the edges.
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Flimsy or plastic spatulas can melt or fold under heavier foods.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Use a spatula to mix the ingredients together just until the floury parts are incorporated.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The Breakfast Sets include an 8-inch frypan and silicone spatula.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Flimsy or plastic spatulas can melt or fold under heavier foods.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Use a spatula to mix the ingredients together just until the floury parts are incorporated.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The Breakfast Sets include an 8-inch frypan and silicone spatula.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Spatula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatula. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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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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