1. plural of ladler; people or devices that use a ladle to scoop and serve liquids or semi-liquid foods

Examples

• The soup kitchen employed several experienced ladlers to serve meals to the community.
• Industrial ladlers are used in factories to transfer molten metal between containers.
• The ladlers at the buffet carefully portioned out gravy for each plate.
• Professional ladlers must work quickly and efficiently during busy service times.
• The kitchen hired two new ladlers to help with the catering event.