spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 
plural spoonfuls
ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon will hold
specifically
: teaspoonful
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Her father, Justo, told her that the average serving amounts to three spoonfuls.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Garnish with panko breadcrumbs for a little crunch in every spoonful.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Load Drop a spoonful of batter onto the hot plate, close the lid and your pizzelle are crisp, brown and ready to eat in only a few minutes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
One popular hack among wellness influencers is eating a spoonful of fermented foods, such as kimchi or yogurt, before a meal.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Garnish with panko breadcrumbs for a little crunch in every spoonful.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Load Drop a spoonful of batter onto the hot plate, close the lid and your pizzelle are crisp, brown and ready to eat in only a few minutes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
One popular hack among wellness influencers is eating a spoonful of fermented foods, such as kimchi or yogurt, before a meal.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spoonful
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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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spoonful
noun
spoon·ful
ˈspün-ˌfu̇l
plural spoonfuls
-ˌfu̇lz
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
also spoonsful
ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l
: as much as a spoon can hold
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