spoonful
noun
as much as a spoon can hold.
spoonfuls
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pluralof spoonful.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“I’d eat one or two spoonfuls, and then add the toppings,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Presented covered by a cloche, you’ll first indulge in the smoke as the dish is revealed before enjoying the two spoonfuls of goodness.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2024
He had two spoonfuls, Mr. Valdez, 31, said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
It’s so good that she serves extra spoonfuls of the dressing straight out of the mixing bowl, dropping dollops of it onto our plates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
He pours the steaming water into the mug with precision, adds two perfect spoonfuls of sugar, and methodically stirs the sugar like he’s making a formula.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
