spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 
plural spoonfuls
ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon will hold
specifically
: teaspoonful
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True, getting rid of just a spoonful of absinthe isn’t a huge reinvention, but that lack of the spirit’s strong flavors lets the marschino really shine in the Fancy Free.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Dollop on a bit of ssamjang and whatever other accoutrements float your boat, like a spoonful of rice to fill out your bite, some pa-muchim to add crunch and acid, or any banchan or kimchi.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Whether enjoyed alone or alongside a couple spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream, this simple apple dessert is hard to beat.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
To learn tough lessons and slug through ugly film sessions from the left side of the ledger, a spoonful of sugar to take the edge off dozens of sure-to-be-bitter clips across all three phases.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Dollop on a bit of ssamjang and whatever other accoutrements float your boat, like a spoonful of rice to fill out your bite, some pa-muchim to add crunch and acid, or any banchan or kimchi.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Whether enjoyed alone or alongside a couple spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream, this simple apple dessert is hard to beat.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
To learn tough lessons and slug through ugly film sessions from the left side of the ledger, a spoonful of sugar to take the edge off dozens of sure-to-be-bitter clips across all three phases.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l
plural spoonfuls
-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon can hold
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