measuring spoon
noun
a spoon for measuring amounts, as in cooking, usually part of a set of spoons of different sizes.
measuring spoons
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pluralof measuring spoon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As soon as our daily highs are consistently under 85 degrees or I feel the first hint of a cool breeze, I pull out my mixing bowls and measuring spoons.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2023
I told her to register at a few places, but she only registered for a total of eight gifts — and some were measuring spoons.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 23, 2022
While Mrs. Meggett cooked, Mrs. Smith pulled out measuring spoons and cups to record the amounts.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2022
Cooks can use the conveniently narrow measuring spoons, a snazzy garlic rocker, and a premium zester grater.
From The Verge ● Nov. 16, 2020
I went over in my mind the different steps, looked at the vials of chemicals, the measuring spoons.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
