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

One of the latest TikTok trends among parents is feeding babies butter in amounts ranging from spoonfuls to whole sticks. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026

Plop some plain Greek yogurt into a bowl and top it with berries and a spoonful of almond butter. —Ashley Oerman, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026

Pair a spoonful of peanut butter with other sources of protein and fiber for a balanced plate, such as apple or banana slices, a bowl of oatmeal or yogurt, or a slice of whole-grain toast. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026

There's little a generous spoonful of fresh field peas won't compliment. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026

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