spatula
|spat/u/la|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈspætʃələ/
🇬🇧
/ˈspætjʊlə/
broad flat tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spatula' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'spatula,' where 'spatha' meant 'broad flat tool.'
Historical Evolution
'spatula' changed from the Latin word 'spatula' and eventually became the modern English word 'spatula'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a broad flat tool,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flat, broad, flexible blade used to mix, spread, or lift material.
She used a spatula to flip the pancakes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45