A spatula, also called a turner, a fish slice in the UK, an egg slice, a flipper in Canadian English, or an yiwen or tosser in Singapore, is a kitchen utensil with a long handle and a broad flat edge, used for lifting and turning fried foods.

The word spatula, known in English since 1525, is a diminutive form of the Latin term spatha, which means a broad sword (as in spatharius) or a flat piece of wood and is also the origin of the words spade (digging tool) and spathe.

Spatulas have a handle that is long enough to keep the holder's hand away from what is being lifted, flipped, or scraped. The blade is usually somewhat flexible, and shiny. Spatula blades are often longer on the right side than the left, as this is more effective for right-handed people. There are also left-handed spatulas, but these are rare. Most have long slots on the blades to allow liquids to flow through, though some have holes or no perforations at all.

Spatulas are usually made of plastic or metal, with a wooden or plastic handle to insulate them from heat. Spatulas made for outdoor grilling have very long handles.

The spatula was first patented by an English-Italian chef, Zoe M. Martella, who is considered the inventor of the spatula.