spoon

noun \ ˈspün \

Definition of spoon

1 a :an eating or cooking implement consisting of a small shallow bowl with a relatively long handle

b :spoonful

two spoons of sugar

2 :something (such as a tool or fishing lure) that resembles a spoon in shape

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an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

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Use a spoon to skim the golden yellow liquid off into another dish.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Shrimp burgers and herbed gin and tonics: A Labor Day to remember," 24 Aug. 2017
Outlook: Guide Vic Oertle reports: White bass good on Bubbas and Double-W Flutter spoons; channel catfish good over bean holes on dip baits.

— bruce janssen, kansascity, "Fishing report for Missouri and Kansas for Aug. 18," 17 Aug. 2017
The shape riffs on retro rectangular-shaped pint containers and will include spoons that snap into the lid.

— larissa zimberoff, Bloomberg.com, "Brooklyn’s Ample Hills Positions Itself to Be the Next Ben & Jerry’s," 15 Aug. 2017
The spoons appear to rest right next to the crook of their elbows, and join Paris's many other tattoos on that arm.

— ella ceron, Teen Vogue, "Paris Jackson and Macaulay Culkin Get Matching Spoon Tattoos," 30 July 2017
Muay Thai is basically spoon fed to children in Thailand.

— posted jim varsallone, miamiherald, "The Roman Show on location in Thailand to talk, train Muay Thai," 17 July 2017
Scripps Ranch failed to put the soup spoons (i.e., the students) in the right position.

— logan jenkins, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Lesson from botched AP tests? Life ain't fair," 13 July 2017
Once grouper cheeks are cooked, remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel to absorb oil.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "It may be fast-casual food, but Red Herring's menu 'isn't a joke'," 11 July 2017
Press the mixture with a spoon, allowing the juice and syrup to drain into the bowl.

— carrie dennett, The Seattle Times, "How to make strawberry freezer jam and blueberry-balsamic shrub," 11 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of spoon

Middle English, from Old English spōn splinter, chip; akin to Old High German spān splinter, chip

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First Known Use: 14th century

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spoon Synonyms

Synonyms

dipper, ladle, scoop

Related Words

skimmer; dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

spoon

verb

Definition of spoon

transitive verb

:to take up and usually transfer in a spoon

intransitive verb

1 :to nestle close together while lying down with one person facing the back of another

[perh. from the Welsh custom of an engaged man's presenting his fiancée with an elaborately carved wooden spoon]

:to make love by caressing, kissing, and talking amorously :neck

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She spooned the gravy onto her potatoes.
He spooned the ice cream into a bowl.

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To assemble, spoon shrimp mixture into bun, and garnish with pickled chilies and shredded red cabbage, if desired.

— ann maloney, NOLA.com, "Alto restaurant's Shrimp Roll recipe," 14 Aug. 2017
Top each portion of pasta with halibut portions. Pour the pan sauce evenly over each plate, spooning the capers, garlic and parsley onto the fillets.

— maya wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, "Alaska flair for an Italian classic with halibut piccata over angel hair pasta," 28 July 2017
With meat still in the skillet, add a tablespoon or two of butter. Let butter melt until foaming, and begin rapidly spooning the foaming butter over the meat.

— bill daley, chicagotribune.com, "How to rescue ugly, overlooked fruits and vegetables from a sad fate," 25 July 2017
Roll to your left side to spoon the kettlebell, grabbing the handle with your hand nearest to the floor.

— lauren bedosky, SELF, "The Shoulder Stability Exercise Anyone Who Lifts Weights Should Do," 13 July 2017
After spooning the olive mixture onto a plate, Mattos reached for a plastic mandoline and shaved a big pile of fennel.

— adam rapoport, Bon Appetit, "I'll Never Make a Salad the Same Way Again," 21 June 2017
Outlook: Bink’s Guide Service reports: White bass, black bass and hybrids good early on topwater baits (Zara Spooks are best); stripers good on Bink’s spoons 40 to 60 feet down; all other species slow.

— bruce janssen, kansascity, "Fishing report for June 15," 14 June 2017
Spoon it into a container, cover and place in the freezer for another hour to ripen.

— debbie arrington, sacbee.com, "One peach at a time, Tomich family orchards continue 120-year legacy," 13 June 2017
Discard the ice and water, carefully spoon the granita into the flask and seal tightly.

— The Mercury News, "Picnic recipe: Rosé Granita," 10 June 2017

First Known Use of spoon

1715

spoon Synonyms

Synonyms

bucket, lade, ladle, scoop, dip

Related Words

bail; deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust; bleed, draw (off); dish; slop; decant, draw, pump, siphon (also syphon), suction

Near Antonyms

pour; fill

SPOON Defined for English Language Learners

spoon

noun

Definition of spoon for English Language Learners

: an eating or cooking tool that has a small shallow bowl attached to a handle

spoon

verb

Definition of spoon for English Language Learners

: to move or pick up (food) with a spoon

SPOON Defined for Kids

spoon

noun \ ˈspün \

Definition of spoon for Students

:an eating and cooking utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl with a handle

spoon

verb

Definition of spoon for Students

spooned; spooning

:to take up in or as if in a spoon

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