spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 

plural spoonfuls ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz  also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l 

: as much as a spoon will hold

specifically : teaspoonful

Examples of spoonful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the potatoes are too stiff for your liking, add one spoonful of the warm potato water at a time to loosen it up. —Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

Millennials and Gen Zers alike reminisced about snacking on all the things that were not really meant to be snacks at all: spoonfuls of sprinkles, ice cubes, cereal and, yes, even handfuls of grated cheese. —Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024

Seed + Mill’s is nutty, creamy, earthy—good enough to eat by the spoonful. —The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024

Chick-fil-A’s new pimento cheese is meant for dipping, spreading and eating by the spoonful. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 

plural spoonfuls -ˌfu̇lz  also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l 

: as much as a spoon can hold