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

Many social media users claim that eating just two spoonfuls of this yogurt a day has helped improve their gut health and, in some cases, even dramatically improved their skin's appearance. —Morgan Pearson, Ms, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025

McDermott taking too long with the ginger ale, Spelling began to realize, triggered memories of Spelling's mother, Candy, crushing up baby aspirin and feeding it to her in a spoonful of Coca-Cola. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025

Serve slices with fresh berries and spoonfuls of crème fraîche, which has a subtle tang and creaminess that are fantastic foils for the cake. —Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025

Scoop spoonfuls of the sauce directly onto the fish, and smear the sauce to cover the entire fillet. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spoonful

• brimful
• handful
• mouthful
• roomful
• full
• pull
• wool

Kids Definition

spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 

plural spoonfuls -ˌfu̇lz  also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l 

: as much as a spoon can hold