sugar spoon

American

noun

a small spoon for serving granulated sugar, resembling but having a wider bowl than a teaspoon.

Etymology

Origin of sugar spoon

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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There are bookmarks, mouse pads, T-shirts, posters, watches, key chains, mugs, ballpoint pens, commemorative plates, pie servers, snow globes, sugar spoons, USB sticks and Christmas ornaments.

From New York Times

He gave the Witch a gold-plated candlestick and two sugar spoons of silver, then explained his woeful plight, and asked advice and counsel.

From Project Gutenberg

He danced his big fingers on the handle of the sugar spoon at breakfast, sifting the sugar over his cereal; she had to turn her eyes resolutely away from the sight.

From Project Gutenberg

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