soupspoon

[ soop-spoon ]

noun

1. a large spoon, commonly having a rounded bowl, with which to eat soup.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soupspoon¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; soup + spoon

Example Sentences

Mix all well together, and drop with a soupspoon into boiling bouillon or salt water, and cook slowly for about twelve minutes.

From Project Gutenberg

Form in the size of a walnut, and drop into hot lard with a soupspoon, and fry until well browned.

From Project Gutenberg