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.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of spoonful
First recorded in 1250–1300, spoonful is from the Middle English word sponeful. See spoon, -ful
Example Sentences
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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
Before he found fame as an actor, Soul started his professional career as a folk singer, warming up audiences for stars like Frank Zappa, the Byrds, and the Lovin' Spoonful.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024
Spoonful by spoonful and in mere minutes, each omelet was flipped and plated like pancakes.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2023
John Sebastian, the Lovin’ Spoonful founder, was supposed to play Aug. 16 — 50 years to the day after his set at the original Woodstock.
From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2019
We should immediately endeavour to remove this Stoppage, by the Vapour of hot Water; by giving a Spoonful of the Mixture Nº.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)
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