spoonful
Americannoun
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the amount that a spoon is able to hold
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a small quantity
Spelling
See -ful.
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Etymology
Origin of spoonful
First recorded in 1250–1300, spoonful is from the Middle English word sponeful. See spoon, -ful
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I could tell from the smell of fajitas, the Lovin’ Spoonful on the stereo, the four TVs tuned to four different ESPNs.
From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025
“They just floored me,” Davis tells The Times of his initial encounter with the group as it opened a show for John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonful.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
Recorded by The Lovin' Spoonful, Summer In The City is a 1960s rock classic, full of ominous organ chords and powerful drum hits that capture the sticky filth of an oppressive heatwave.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024
Spoonful by spoonful and in mere minutes, each omelet was flipped and plated like pancakes.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2023
A Spoonful of Salt should be added to the water in which slightly cracked eggs are boiled.
From Fowler's Household Helps Over 300 Useful and Valuable Helps About the Home, Carefully Compiled and Arranged in Convenient Form for Frequent Use by Fowler, Arthur L.
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