ladleful

English

Etymology

From Middle English ladelful, ladel-ful; equivalent to ladle +‎ -ful.

Noun

ladleful (plural ladlefuls or ladlesful)

  1. (cooking) A sufficient quantity to fill a ladle.
    Coordinate terms: bowlful, spoonful
    • 2007 March 21, “Recipe: Risotto al Barolo”, in New York Times‎:
      Add wine and a ladleful of hot stock and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed.
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