spoonful

noun

spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
plural spoonfuls ˈspün-ˌfu̇lz How to pronounce spoonful (audio) also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
: as much as a spoon will hold
specifically : teaspoonful

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Bring about 1 1/2 cups cider or white vinegar to a boil, and add about 3 heaping spoonfuls of sugar and a big pinch of salt to dissolve. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025 This includes spoonfuls of mayonnaise, bushels of croissants, and trays of sheet cakes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 July 2025 They’re then added into the mascarpone mixture one spoonful at a time, while stirring gently in the same direction to achieve a consistent light and airy texture. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025 Critics of President Trump may have cheered the defamation lawsuit filed by Gov. Gavin Newsom against Fox News for giving the White House a spoonful of its own litigious medicine. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spoonful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spoonful was in the 14th century

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“Spoonful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoonful. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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spoonful

noun
spoon·​ful ˈspün-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
plural spoonfuls -ˌfu̇lz How to pronounce spoonful (audio) also spoonsful ˈspünz-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce spoonful (audio)
: as much as a spoon can hold

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