spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 

plural spoonfuls ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz  also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l 

: as much as a spoon will hold

specifically : teaspoonful

Examples of spoonful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Others love to throw in a generous handful of dill or a big heaping spoonful of relish. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024

But those six spoonfuls of tofu at the start are pure bliss. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024

The electric current running through each spoonful is jalapeños. —Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024

Loading your audio article If mayonnaise or plain yogurt aren’t your thing, the key to adding creamy richness to everything from soups to baked goods is a generous spoonful of great quality sour cream. —Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 

plural spoonfuls -ˌfu̇lz  also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l 

: as much as a spoon can hold