spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
plural spoonfuls ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz How to pronounce spoonful (audio) also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
: as much as a spoon will hold
specifically : teaspoonful

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And all of your friends can go over and serve themselves a little heaping spoonful of mousse. Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024 Rather than topping the pancakes with regular butter, a spoonful of cinnamon butter guarantees every bite is extra cozy and perfect for chilly mornings. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024 And while both butters are rich in monounsaturated fats—which are healthy fats linked to reducing heart disease and better glycemic control—two spoonfuls of almond butter have 25% higher concentration of monounsaturated fats than the exact same amount of peanut butter. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024 The film, the first entry in the Marvel universe with a female lead, channels the spirit of the 1990s both in its setting and in style, with heaping spoonfuls of Samuel L. Jackson and all the plot and subtlety of a blockbuster action movie. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spoonful 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spoonful was in the 14th century

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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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spoonful

noun
spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
plural spoonfuls -ˌfu̇lz How to pronounce spoonful (audio) also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
: as much as a spoon can hold

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