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

When the pain started, my mother would open the lid of the tin and put a spoonful of baking soda in her mouth. —Lee Chang-Dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024

Afterall, there are few things as unappetizing as a spoonful of stale cereal. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024

Then, a peeled and grated half-apple, orange juice, and orange zest are added to the pan to bring bursts of bright flavor to every spoonful. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024

Emily Blunt administers much more than a spoonful of sugar to help the depressing story (mourning, foreclosure) go down. —Donald Liebenson, Vulture, 6 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