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

Mackenzie Nicholson, Executive Chef at Beano’s Cabin, is spicing up Colorado cuisine with a dash of flair and a heaping spoonful of personality. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Wrap the ribs in foil with butter, a few splashes of apple juice, and a spoonful of barbecue sauce. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025

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

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