1
a
: an eating or cooking implement consisting of a small shallow bowl with a relatively long handle
b
: spoonful
two spoons of sugar
2
: something (such as a tool or fishing lure) that resembles a spoon in shape
spooned; spooning; spoons
: to take up and usually transfer in a spoon
1
: to nestle close together while lying down with one person facing the back of another
2
[perh. from the Welsh custom of an engaged man's presenting his fiancée with an elaborately carved wooden spoon]
: to engage in amorous caressing, kissing, and conversation : neck
Examples of spoon in a Sentence
Noun
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
Verb
She spooned the gravy onto her potatoes.
He spooned the ice cream into a bowl.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
That’s about seven grams of plastic per brain — as much as makes up a disposable spoon, Dr. Campen said, or about five water bottle caps.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Carefully spoon out the thorny flower portions at the center of the artichoke, and pour in a bit of lemon juice to help prevent browning.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These gorgeous serving spoons, with a stainless-steel base and bronze finish, are perfect for casual entertaining—and are completely dishwasher safe.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
That’s about seven grams of plastic per brain — as much as makes up a disposable spoon, Dr. Campen said, or about five water bottle caps.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
The celebrated entertainer spoons a layer of raspberry puree on a dessert plate, adds a thick slice of fresh coconut cake, and sprinkles on a handful of fresh raspberries.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Carefully spoon out the thorny flower portions at the center of the artichoke, and pour in a bit of lemon juice to help prevent browning.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoon. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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spoon
1 of 2 noun1
: a utensil with a small shallow bowl and a handle that is used especially in eating and cooking
2
: something (as a fishing lure) that resembles a spoon in shape
spoon
2 of 2 verb
: to take up in or as if in a spoon
Etymology
Noun
Old English spōn "a chip of wood"
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