spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
plural spoonfuls ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz How to pronounce spoonful (audio) also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
: as much as a spoon will hold
specifically : teaspoonful

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True, getting rid of just a spoonful of absinthe isn’t a huge reinvention, but that lack of the spirit’s strong flavors lets the marschino really shine in the Fancy Free. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025 Stir a spoonful of plain yogurt into your morning oats or top it with granola and fruit for a bright, satisfying start to the day. Food Drink Life, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025 Oh, and don’t forget to top it all off with a spoonful of sea moss. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025 To make tangy pickle lemonade: Add a few spoonfuls of pickle juice to a glass with ice. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spoonful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spoonful was in the 14th century

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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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spoonful

noun
spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
plural spoonfuls -ˌfu̇lz How to pronounce spoonful (audio) also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
: as much as a spoon can hold

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