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

Examples of spoonful in a Sentence

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If the potatoes are too stiff for your liking, add one spoonful of the warm potato water at a time to loosen it up. Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Millennials and Gen Zers alike reminisced about snacking on all the things that were not really meant to be snacks at all: spoonfuls of sprinkles, ice cubes, cereal and, yes, even handfuls of grated cheese. Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024 Seed + Mill’s is nutty, creamy, earthy—good enough to eat by the spoonful. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024 Chick-fil-A’s new pimento cheese is meant for dipping, spreading and eating by the spoonful. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 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 23 Nov. 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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