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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
spooned; spooning; spoons
: to take up and usually transfer in a spoon
1
: to nestle close together while lying down with one person facing the back of another
2
[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
Examples of spoon in a Sentence
Noun
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
Verb
She spooned the gravy onto her potatoes.
He spooned the ice cream into a bowl.
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Cook, spreading the garlic into the skillet with the back of a spoon, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
To serve, spoon the polenta into a bowl, then ladle the bean tomato sauce over the polenta, and top with pancetta, fresh basil and grated Parmesan.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Demerara syrup 5 Fresh blackberries 3 Fresh lime wedges
6 Fresh mint leaves
Muddle syrup, blackberries and limes in a Tom Collins glass, express the mint leaves by putting them in the palms of your hands and clapping once or twice, add rum and club soda down a long spoon and stir.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Cook, spreading the garlic into the skillet with the back of a spoon, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Verb
Remove from heat and spoon 2 Tbsp. into each muffin liner.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
To serve, spoon the polenta into a bowl, then ladle the bean tomato sauce over the polenta, and top with pancetta, fresh basil and grated Parmesan.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoon. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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spoon
1 of 2 noun1
: a utensil with a small shallow bowl and a handle that is used especially in eating and cooking
2
: something (as a fishing lure) that resembles a spoon in shape
spoon
2 of 2 verb
: to take up in or as if in a spoon
Etymology
Noun
Old English spōn "a chip of wood"
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