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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That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep.
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Still, a spoonful of her homemade cannabis oil gives her relief and helps her sleep through the night.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Drop about 20 small spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Easy, cheesy, meaty, and layered together for the ultimate spoonful of comfort.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Still, a spoonful of her homemade cannabis oil gives her relief and helps her sleep through the night.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Drop about 20 small spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Easy, cheesy, meaty, and layered together for the ultimate spoonful of comfort.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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 Oct. 2025.
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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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