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soupspoon

noun

Definition of soupspoonnext
as in teaspoon

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Recent Examples of soupspoon The handle of a traditional Chinese soupspoon indicated that rather than using readily available pewter cutlery, the workers took extreme care in transporting fragile implements across the globe. — Matt Stirn, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2022 After a minute of cooling, a dumpling must be moved with chopsticks to a soupspoon. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 14 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupspoon
  1. teaspoon
  2. tablespoon
Noun
  • However, high doses (more than one-fourth teaspoon ground) could be harmful to the liver, so those with liver issues should be cautious.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon apple pie spice in a medium-size shallow bowl.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of teaspoon
Noun
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal mix, milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon oil until smooth.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tablespoon

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