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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Consuming a spoonful of cinnamon Check your answer.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Food The top 10 Italian spots in L.A. from the 101 Best Restaurants guide
March 14, 2024
The texture switches from chewy to soft, creamy to crisp in every spoonful.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The can't-miss topper is usually a big spoonful of Ube Halaya and/or ube ice cream.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
For your next family taco night, try a spoonful or two of Cowboy Caviar on your tacos, quesadillas, or even nachos.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Food The top 10 Italian spots in L.A. from the 101 Best Restaurants guide
March 14, 2024
The texture switches from chewy to soft, creamy to crisp in every spoonful.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The can't-miss topper is usually a big spoonful of Ube Halaya and/or ube ice cream.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
For your next family taco night, try a spoonful or two of Cowboy Caviar on your tacos, quesadillas, or even nachos.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 2 May. 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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