spoon

noun \ ˈspün \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 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

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Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and set aside.

— jessica battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, "Repertoire: A salad for your summer salmon days," 4 June 2018
Lumps of crabmeat were placed on the spoon to be dipped at will into the smooth, hearty liquid.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "Pairings Bistro in Bel Air delivers imaginative food and wine," 21 May 2018
Use the spoon to mix the food coloring in each glass.

— ben finio, Scientific American, "Walking Water," 3 May 2018
Leave this for 2 minutes and then pour over the tiger’s milk and combine gently with the spoon.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Don Ceviche," 25 Apr. 2018
With the back of a wooden spoon, mash together garlic and anchovy fillets in a wooden or other bowl until anchovies are completely broken down.

— charlyne mattox, Country Living, "Spring Greens Caesar Salad with Pickled Shallot," 12 Apr. 2018
Let this cook for a few minutes, or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

— ellise pierce, star-telegram, "Spring brings the sweet promise of simple desserts — with berries, of course," 10 Apr. 2018
His sentiments are punctuated by an Italian chef stereotype emerging from the kitchen, followed by a wife banging him on the head with the spoon.

— dana schwartz, EW.com, "Why The Simpsons' response to the Apu controversy was so heartbreaking: Essay," 9 Apr. 2018
Plates are custom from Jane Herold, flatware is Mepra and the wooden spoons came home with McGarry after his recent trip to Japan.

— lilah ramzi, Vogue, "At Gem, Chef Flynn McGarry Serves a Can’t-Believe-It’s-Not-Meat Beet," 2 Apr. 2018

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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

Lightly spoon flour from the bag into a measuring cup designed for dry ingredients. Do not pack the flour down or shake the cup.

— teri mena, sacbee, "A good pie crust can be fulfilling," 5 June 2018
Why spend time rooting around an in an invisible box when others can spoon-feed you funny videos?

— megan farokhmanesh, The Verge, "Goodbye, StumbleUpon, one of the last great ways to find good things online," 24 May 2018
Turn over and spoon barbecue sauce mixture over the chicken.

— linda gassenheimer, miamiherald, "Barbecued chicken salad makes a quick Memorial Day meal | Miami Herald," 21 May 2018
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Europe, the sugar that the slaves toiled so hard to produce was spooned into countless cups of tea and coffee.

— bee wilson, WSJ, "‘Sugar’ Review: Sweetness and Might," 20 May 2018
Or spoon brilliant sauce around the pale cream heart.

— leah eskin, chicagotribune.com, "Heart-shaped dessert coeur a la creme a balm to the melancholy," 24 Apr. 2018
Then top with your chicken, scatter the endive all over, and spoon the hot honey on everything.

— amanda shapiro, Bon Appetit, "Hot Honey Chicken Thighs with a Side of Chicken Fat Toast Because Why Not," 21 Feb. 2018
The future Duchess of Sussex even posted an Instagram of the two spooning in her bed.

— christina capatides, CBS News, "The newest royal dog isn't a corgi; he's a rescue beagle from the U.S.," 23 May 2018
Use immediately or store in fridge up to a week Serve spooned onto ice cream or a slice of sweet bread, a biscuit, oatmeal or French toast.

— amy dewall dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Revolving door' of summer visitors calls for special food," 19 May 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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