spoonful

American  

[spoon-fool] / ˈspun fʊl /

noun

plural

spoonfuls

1. as much as a spoon can hold.

2. a small quantity.

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spoonful British  

/ ˈspuːnˌfʊl /

noun

1. the amount that a spoon is able to hold

2. a small quantity

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Spelling

See -ful.

Other Word Forms

• half-spoonful adjective

Etymology

Origin of spoonful

First recorded in 1250–1300, spoonful is from the Middle English word sponeful. See spoon, -ful

Example Sentences

But somebody in my party would always have something spicy and I can have a spoonful to add to mine.

From Los Angeles Times

I blow on a spoonful of soup while Andre stands to make his announcement.

From Literature

If your pot feels thin or underpowered, it may be craving something savory — a spoonful of bouillon, a splash of soy sauce, a handful of mushrooms.

From Salon

While he was trying to say that, but saying "Phhhfft" instead, she gave him another spoonful.

From Literature

Start with what asks the least of you: a spoonful, a sip, a slice, a bite.

From Salon

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