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 shovelSaturday 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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“Spooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spooner. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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