coffee spoon

American  

noun

1. a small spoon used with demitasse cups.

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Etymology

Origin of coffee spoon

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

“I was a little startled that this onetime self-proclaimed ‘high priest Vatican assassin warlock’ now carries a satchel, complete with a travel-size coffee spoon because he doesn’t like the sticks they hand out on airplanes,” the reporter observed.

From Salon

"Dear Miss Lonelyhearts" lacks the wonderful energy heard on the 2010 EP, "Behave Yourself," which included original songs like "Coffee Spoon" and "Audience."

From Seattle Times

The small Spoon, or Coffee Spoon, when of its usual Size and Cavity, may contain thirty Drops, or a few more; but, in the Exhibition of Medicines, it may be reckoned at thirty Drops.

From Project Gutenberg

At the right of the plate, the small silver knife, sharp edge toward the plate, the spoons for fruit and cereal; at the left, one fork, or two, as needed, and the coffee spoon.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not passed, but a glassful standing on a plate, with a coffee spoon beside it, is placed before each person.

From Project Gutenberg