How to Use spoon in a Sentence

spoon

1 of 2 noun
  • Serve the shake with a spoon and a straw in a pint glass.
    ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Then, using a spoon, trace around the inside of the skin to carve out the flesh.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • With a large metal spoon, fold in the walnuts and any flour in the bowl.
    Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • Use a spoon to gently transfer the DIY cold foam to the top of your drink.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Toss to coat, using a spoon to break some of the cherries in half.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 July 2023
  • Use a spoon to scoop up some dough, and roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Pour the mixture into the pan, leveling the top with the back of a spoon.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Discard the pit and remove the flesh with a spoon or finger.
    Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The glass mugs come with two spoons to stir milk or sugar.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make 4 holes in the rice.
    Megan Marples, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Cut the round opening from the bottom and scoop out the pumpkin guts with a spoon.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Dessert Utensils: The dessert spoon or fork goes above the plates, centered.
    Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Raman told the outlet that the spoon would cost $7,000 to replace.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Add beef and break up with the back of a spoon until browned, about 6 minutes.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Jessie was hit so hard, my father broke the bowl of the wooden spoon on her.
    Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Give the salad a few turns with a spoon, and top with any fresh herbs of your choosing.
    Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Pour in the beer and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to dislodge any tasty brown bits.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a plate.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The warmer is waterproof and spill-proof, and there’s a lid with a spoon slot to keep your drink safe and warm.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
    Odette Williams, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Wooden spoons are some of the most useful kitchen tools that most of us have on hand.
    Amanda Lauren, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2023
  • Use a spoon to dab or drizzle it onto the rice (not the chicken).
    Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Eliminate the need to fumble with a set of tiny spoons with this gift.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Add the egg and ½ cup water, then mix well with a wooden spoon or your hands.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The couple who originally owned the spoon were both born in the 1880s in Pisa, Italy.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 20 June 2023
  • The cover of the book features a black-and-white photo of a bird being fed with a spoon.
    Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned pork to a bowl.
    Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • McDonald’s is even throwing in some crème fraiche and a caviar spoon.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Spice fans will love transforming their favorite appetizer into a spoon-able, silky-smooth soup.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
  • McDonald’s is even throwing in some crème fraiche and a caviar spoon.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026

spoon

2 of 2 verb
  • He spooned the ice cream into a bowl.
  • She spooned the gravy onto her potatoes.
  • Pour or spoon off the fat that rises to the top of the juices.
    Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Tip the pan to spoon some sauce over the chicken and fruit.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Scoop up some of the garlic and spoon it on top of the fish.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
  • Top with the red onion, then spoon the rest of the dressing over.
    Washington Post, 6 May 2022
  • Later, the girls spoon on the pullout, and Paula cries.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2021
  • Place the shrimp on a large plate and spoon the crumb mixture on top of the shrimp.
    cleveland, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Toss the tenders with the sauce, spoon it over or use it as a dip.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Season the yogurt with salt and the rest of the cumin and spoon it onto a plate.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Brush the tips of the stars with egg and spoon about a teaspoon of jam onto the center of each star.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2022
  • Where jelly has to be spread, fruity jams can be spooned over a piece of toast.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Stir the sauce to recombine, then spoon it over the halibut.
    Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Whip the cream to soft peaks and spoon on top of the jam. Cover with raspberries.
    Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2021
  • While the stew simmers, stir a zippy herb oil to spoon on top.
    BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Divide among 4 dinner plates and spoon the sauce over the top.
    BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2020
  • To serve: Place a bara on a plate, spoon some chickpeas over it, and top with the tamarind sauce and chutney.
    Isaiah Martinez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
  • To serve, mound the quinoa on each plate, top with a fish fillet, spoon some of the pan juices over the quinoa and fish, and add a lemon wedge.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 31 May 2022
  • Spread the cut sides of the bread with a little of the sauce, then stuff with meatballs and spoon over a little more sauce.
    Author: Ann Maloney, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2021
  • To serve, spoon shrimp and sauce over grits, and top with reserved crispy bacon.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 June 2022
  • Just spoon some into a small container and put it in the lunch box.
    Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Aug. 2023
  • At least 2–3 times throughout the 24 hours, use a fork or spoon to course through the mixture atop the cheesecloth.
    Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 July 2023
  • If solids have dried, use the edge of a butter knife or spoon to gently scrape them from the rug's fibers.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Serve hot over mashed potatoes, spooning sauce over chicken.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
  • If your chops are a little dry or overcooked, just spoon more of the rich, creamy gravy on top.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Add juice and lemon slices to skillet and cook until bubbly, then return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Place a wire mesh sieve over a bowl and spoon the onion mixture in to drain.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • That glossy, gorgeous gravy gets spooned over cheesy grits for a fairly classic rendition of this Lowcountry dish.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Dress the salad by gradually spooning the dressing over.
    Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
  • That glossy, gorgeous gravy gets spooned over cheesy grits for a fairly classic rendition of this Lowcountry dish.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026

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