wooden spoon
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As the peaches soften, periodically crush them against the side of the saucepan with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher to help release their juices.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
She said she scared the bear away by screaming and banging a pot with a wooden spoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Using a wooden spoon, stir the lentils often to avoid burning them.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
Wales have not won a Six Nations match since 2023, when they narrowly avoided the wooden spoon thanks to a 29-17 victory away to an error-strewn Italy.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
She mixed the potion with a big wooden spoon as it bubbled and, horrifyingly, cackled softly.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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