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

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

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