spoon

noun \ ˈspün \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

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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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Examples of spoon in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of spoon from the Web

With a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate to cool.

— chris ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Cuban shredded beef has origins in Spain," 25 June 2018
Transfer the potatoes with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Bundt Pan Roast Chicken with Potatoes," 20 June 2018
Here there are spoons but the same seemingly bottomless dish.

— ligaya mishan, New York Times, "A Menu of Moroccan Tradition, and Generosity, in Brooklyn," 3 May 2018
Using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, carefully place about 2 heaping tablespoons of batter in oil.

— claire perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Glazed apple fritters are fast and easy to make," 27 Apr. 2018
With a slotted spoon, remove eggs and season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

— Country Living, "Scrambled, Poached, or Hard Boiled, Here's How to Make the Perfect Egg Every Time," 8 Mar. 2018
With a slotted spoon, transfer to ice bath to cool.

— Sunset, "Spring Greens and Peas with Ricotta and Preserved Lemon," 22 Jan. 2018
Once the water is boiling, fill your bowls with the broccoli soup poaching one egg for each bowl placing the eggs directly into the soup with a slotted spoon.

— charlotte palermino, Redbook, "This is the Soup You Need for Winter's Final Throwdown," 24 Feb. 2014
Core tomatoes and cut an X in the opposite end. Slip the tomatoes into the boiling water until skin starts to peel away from the X. With a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to the bowl of ice water.

— House Beautiful, "Red Snapper Veracruz-Style Recipe," 28 Aug. 2010

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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

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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spoon Synonyms

Synonyms

dipper, ladle, scoop;

Related Words

skimmer;

dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon;

spoon

verb

Definition of spoon

spooned; spooning; spoons

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 engage in amorous caressing, kissing, and conversation : neck

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Examples of spoon in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of spoon from the Web

Some favorites were pureed Blenheim apricots swirled into the barely sweet, hot rice or even better, roasted sweet cherries with their juices spooned over the creamy grains.

— evan kleiman, latimes.com, "Just in time for summer: A sweet twist to risotto with peaches," 8 June 2018
Red bourbon heirloom turkey is ground into a resonant red wine Bolognese and spooned over delicate puffs of semolina gnocchi.

— craig laban, Philly.com, "Storied Bucks County inn now a destination for dinner," 3 May 2018
These bananas, cooked in a yummy, rummy sauce, are also perfect for spooning over vanilla or rum raisin ice cream, coconut or pineapple sorbet, even plain poundcake.

— lori perlmutter, Woman's Day, "Sauteed Bananas with Rum," 1 Jan. 2012
To serve, spoon some sauce onto each plate then top with the lamb patties.

— ellie krieger, charlotteobserver, "Bulgur + lamb = good stuff on the grill," 26 June 2018
The ball rebounded to Werner who spooned an effort over the bar but his blushes were partly spared by the offside flag.

— SI.com, "Germany 2-1 Sweden: Toni Kroos Keeps Germany's World Cup Hopes Alive With Dramatic Late Winner," 23 June 2018
But scientists have been less eager to spoon up the food fad.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Here’s why people are eating an ingredient in face creams—and why they shouldn’t," 15 May 2018
Just took it out of the sellers’ freezer, sat down at the kitchen island and spooned it all up.

— leah mirakhor, latimes.com, "The fraught lives of Angelenos and their real estate are the focus of Lydia Millet's superb 'Fight No More'," 8 June 2018
Wek now makes her own version of the stew, adding ginger and cinnamon to boost immunity, and spoons it over spiced couscous.

— New York Times, "The Healthy Dish Alek Wek Makes to Stay Energized," 4 June 2018

First Known Use of spoon

1715

in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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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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