Definition of spoonful
spoonfuls
play \ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz\ alsospoonsful
play \ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l\: as much as a spoon will hold; specifically : teaspoonful
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Recent Examples of spoonful from the Web
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The idea would be to attach the must-pass but unpopular extension of the federal government’s borrowing authority to a legislative spoonful of sugar — in this case, a program that allows vets to get medical care outside the Veterans Affairs system.
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Fans at the live-action panel at Disney’s D23 convention got a spoonful of a surprise on Saturday with a glimpse at the first footage from Mary Poppins Returns.
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Every spoonful was packed with the savory filling of tender braised meat as well as diced carrots, onions, celery and potatoes.
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Include a hand holding everything from an ice cream cone to a spoonful of pot pie.
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The barbecue sauce of American freedom came from a pinch of French enlightenment, a dash of German religious reformation, and a spoonful of British common law.
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Add a spoonful of the apple butter on top of the chop, then drizzle the sauce over the chop.
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Peel the fruit and add a few spoonfuls of sugar to slices before freezing.
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Divide among plates, then give each a dollop of ricotta, a spoonful of fresh-tomato mixture and a sprinkle of croutons.
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First Known Use of spoonful
14th century
SPOONFUL Defined for English Language Learners
spoonful
playDefinition of spoonful for English Language Learners
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: as much as a spoon can hold
SPOONFUL Defined for Kids
spoonful
playDefinition of spoonful for Students
spoonfuls
\-ˌfu̇lz\ alsospoonsful
\ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l\: as much as a spoon can hold a spoonful of sugar
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