Ladle (noun)

1. A large spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup, stew, or other liquid food.
2. A utensil that is used to scoop and pour liquids, typically from a pot or container.

Origin:

Middle english ledel, from old english hlādul, from hlād "load" + -ul (diminutive suffix).

Examples:

1. She used a ladle to serve the soup.
2. He was stirring the stew with a ladle.
3. The ladle was made of stainless steel and had a long handle.
4. She used a ladle to scoop the batter into the muffin tin.
5. The ladle was used to pour the sauce over the pasta.