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

With the raspberries at the bottom of the shaker, add juice from half of a lemon, toss in a spoonful of sugar, and muddle. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025

Customers can get their first spoonfuls of the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry starting Monday, Feb. 10, the fast-food giant announced last week. —Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025

Study after study suggests adding a spoonful of chia seeds to your diet is a fantastic way to supercharge your health. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025

Guests enjoyed a watermelon salad for an appetizer, then chose between a filet mignon, chicken breast or mushroom risotto for their main course before diving into slices of a four-tier vanilla wedding cake and spoonfuls of mango sorbet topped with Tajín. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025

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