spooner

1 of 2

noun (1)

spoon·​er

ˈspünə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that uses a spoon implement

spooners being rapid professional handlers of the shovel

—Saturday Review

2

: one that makes love by spooning

spooner

2 of 2

noun (2)

spoon·​er

ˈspünə(r)

plural -s

: a container that is designed to hold extra teaspoons and forms part of a 19th century table service

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

spoon entry 3 + -er

Noun (2)

spoon entry 1 + -er entry 2

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