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

Place a soil sample in a jar, add enough distilled water to dissolve the soil into a thin sludge, and add a spoonful of baking soda. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2025

But as the woman takes care of her charges, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder, too late mind you, if their new governess is serving up a spoonful of sugar with a little arsenic on the side. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025

And one of them is basting a steak in the pan—essentially splashing big spoonfuls of hot butter, usually flavored with herbs and garlic, over your beef at the end of cooking. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 May 2025

Skyr with fruit and almond butter 200 grams of Skyr yogurt mixed with a spoonful of protein powder in a bowl, with a tablespoon of almond butter, passionfruit, and blueberries. —Marie Bladt, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spoonful

• brimful
• handful
• mouthful
• roomful
• full
• pull
• wool

Kids Definition

spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l 

plural spoonfuls -ˌfu̇lz  also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l 

: as much as a spoon can hold