Synonyms of spoon

spoon 1 of 2

verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid

lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• bucket
• empty
• dip
• ladle
• drain
• pump
• dish
• lade
• bail
• eliminate
• draw (off)
• exhaust
• draw
• siphon
• deplete
• bleed
• slop
• suction
• syphon
• decant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• pour

spoon

2 of 2

noun

ˈspün 

as in scoop

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• ladle
• dipper
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• soupspoon
• skimmer
• dessertspoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoon

Verb

Add 12 cups water and, using sauté function, bring liquid to a simmer, spooning off any foam that rises to the surface. —Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025

And talking about this cold foam, for me, hot coffee, black with cold foam on top and then spoon up the rest. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025

Noun

The predominant flavors are salt and starch, unattractive in print but deeply comforting on a steaming spoon. —Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2025

Use a small cookie scoop or 1-tablespoon measuring spoon to form the mixture into 1 1/2-tablespoon portions about 1 inch in diameter. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025