caddy spoon

noun

1. a small spoon used in taking tea from a storage caddy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of caddy spoon¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In nearly all the better boxes there was provision for the silver caddy spoon with which to apportion the accustomed supply.

From Project Gutenberg

Now since the sugar bowl was a part of the tea caddy, the use of the caddy spoon or scoop became immediately popular.

From Project Gutenberg

As the caddy was the companion piece of the caddy spoon, so the caudle bowl is associated with the caudle spoon.

From Project Gutenberg