spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 
plural spoonfuls
ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon will hold
specifically
: teaspoonful
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The salty-bright zing that comes with as little as one or two spoonfuls can invigorate a wide array of classic recipes, from pasta salad to biscuits.
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Add the remaining batter in spoonfuls; carefully spread over the streusel mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Oh, that just tastes like a spoonful of brown sugar.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Eating a spoonful of peanut butter two hours before bed may help regulate blood sugar overnight.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Add the remaining batter in spoonfuls; carefully spread over the streusel mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Oh, that just tastes like a spoonful of brown sugar.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Eating a spoonful of peanut butter two hours before bed may help regulate blood sugar overnight.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spoonful
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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l
plural spoonfuls
-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon can hold
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